Recipes Side Dish Fries Recipes French Fries Recipes Homemade Crispy Seasoned French Fries 4.4 (902) 697 Reviews 90 Photos My family loves homemade fries and with 4 children the bag fries from the store just weren't enough and became too expensive. So I tried batter — after all, it makes chicken, shrimp, and onion rings crispy so why not potatoes! Now even my husband can't get enough of these French fries. They even stay crispy when you reheat them in the microwave. Recipe by Cassie Updated on March 1, 2023 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 90 90 90 90 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Ingredients 2 ½ pounds russet potatoes, peeled 1 cup vegetable oil for frying 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon onion salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup water, or as needed Directions Slice potatoes into French fries and place them into a large bowl of cold water to prevent them from turning brown. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Heat oil in a heavy saucepan or large skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). While the oil is heating, sift flour, garlic salt, onion salt, paprika, and salt into a large bowl. Gradually stir in enough water to make a slightly thick batter that can be drizzled from a spoon. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Drain fries and pat dry; dip into the batter one at a time. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Place fries in hot oil and prevent them from clumping together. Fry until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 7 to 10 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Drain fries on a paper towel-lined plate. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Editor's Note: We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 193 Calories 3g Fat 38g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 193 % Daily Value * Total Fat 3g 4% Saturated Fat 0g 2% Sodium 751mg 33% Total Carbohydrate 38g 14% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 1g Protein 4g Vitamin C 10mg 49% Calcium 15mg 1% Iron 1mg 7% Potassium 444mg 9% * 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