Recipes Side Dish Potato French Fried Potatoes 4.6 (363) 280 Reviews 11 Photos The best potatoes for French fries are soaked in a sugar solution before frying. The sugar solution has something to do with the carbohydrates and prevents the potatoes from soaking up a lot of grease, so they get crunchy. Recipe by Lorelei Rusco Updated on July 14, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 11 11 11 11 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 cups warm water ⅓ cup white sugar 2 large russet potatoes - peeled, and sliced into 1/4 inch strips 6 cups vegetable oil for frying salt to taste Directions Stir together warm water and sugar in a medium bowl. Soak potatoes in water mixture for 15 minutes. Remove potatoes from water and dry thoroughly on paper towels. Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cook potatoes in hot oil until golden, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season with salt. Editor's Note: We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 498 Calories 33g Fat 49g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 498 % Daily Value * Total Fat 33g 43% Saturated Fat 4g 21% Sodium 305mg 13% Total Carbohydrate 49g 18% Dietary Fiber 4g 15% Total Sugars 18g Protein 4g Vitamin C 36mg 182% Calcium 26mg 2% Iron 1mg 8% Potassium 778mg 17% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved