For French fries

 

Thanks for the image! It shows a before-and-after of making seasoned French fries—starting with raw fries and ending with crispy, spiced fries. Here's a simple and tasty recipe to achieve this:

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Crispy Spiced French Fries Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 large potatoes (Russet works best)
• 1 egg (optional, for extra crispiness)
• Water and ice (for soaking)
• Oil for deep frying or air frying
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
• Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the Potatoes:

   • Peel and cut the potatoes into fries (as shown in the first image).
   • Soak the fries in a bowl of cold water with ice for at least 30 minutes (removes excess starch and helps crispiness).

2. Optional Step – Egg Coating:

   • Drain and pat the fries dry with a towel.
   • Beat one egg and gently toss the fries in the egg. This helps them crisp and hold seasoning better.

3. First Fry (Blanching):

   • Heat oil to about 300°F (150°C).
   • Fry the potatoes in batches for about 4–5 minutes. They should be soft, not browned.
   • Remove and let them rest on a paper towel.

4. Second Fry (Crisping):

   • Increase the oil temperature to 375°F (190°C).
   • Fry the pre-cooked potatoes again until golden and crispy (2–3 minutes).
   • Drain excess oil on paper towels.

5. Seasoning:

   • In a bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and salt.
   • Toss the hot fries in the seasoning mix while they’re still fresh out of the fryer.

6. Serve:

   • Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
   • Serve hot with ketchup, aioli, or your favorite dip.

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Let me know if you'd like a baked or air-fried version!