Crispy French Fries
Crispy French Fries is a home-style staple dish at difficulty 2/5 (Easy), about 1132 kcal. French fries feature a crispy exterior and a soft interior, boasting a golden ye. Ingredients and step-by-step instructions are below, with notes for home cooking.
2 / 5
★★☆☆☆
1132 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 bag of frozen fries (Recommended brand: McDonald's)
- 1 air fryer (Do not use cheap/novelty brands if you want them crispy)
- > Note: Different cooking tools may require different methods. This guide introduces the method using an 'Air Fryer' (空气炸锅).
Steps
- ### Open the bag
- For large bags of frozen fries, make a small slit in the packaging. This helps reduce frost formation on the surface during long-term storage.
- ### Preheat the air fryer
- Plug it in and preheat at 200°C for 5 minutes.
- The purpose of preheating is to ensure the pot reaches the required cooking temperature when the ingredients are added.
- > Note: After preheating, remove the fries. You should not let the fries soften before frying.
- ### Fry the fries
- Remove fries and place them into the air fryer; cook at 200°C for 20 minutes.
- > When removing the fries, note that already-fried fries contain oil. If you are a germaphobe, you will need a utensil to hold them.
- At the 5-10 minute mark, open the fryer and shake vigorously. This ensures even heating and prevents stickiness.
- ### Optional: Extra Crispiness
- At the 10-15 minute mark, remove the fries from the air fryer and spray the dry surface with about 1 layer of oil, covering approximately 2/3 of the total surface area of the fries.
- ### Removal & Serving
- If you like crispy fries, dance holding the fryer after removal to let air circulate through them before serving. If you prefer soft fries, serve them directly.
- They pair excellently with dipping sauces or drizzled with gravy.
Notes
French fries feature a crispy exterior and a soft interior, boasting a golden yellow color and savory aroma. They are a universally loved fast-food snack. Potatoes provide carbohydrates and dietary fiber, but the calorie count is high after frying or air-frying. Using frozen fries and an air fryer makes the process simple, so beginners can easily get the hang of it. The whole process from preheating to serving takes about 25 minutes.
Estimated Difficulty: ★★
Estimated Calories: 1132 kcal
Category: French Fries
Calculations:
- As a staple food: 1 person 400g per meal (based on frozen fries weight)
- As a snack: 1 person 1/4 of a staple portion weight ± 50g
> Using the conditions above, calculate material quantities based on your needs (including but not limited to daily intake, mood, and fitness levels).
- Ketchup, mayonnaise, honey mustard sauce, [Garlic Soy Sauce](../../condiment/蒜香酱油.md)... The journey of upgrading to great fries lies in the exploration of sauces and sauce combinations.
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