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Crispy French Fries

Homemade crispy French fries that are golden and crunchy, packed with flavor from fresh coriander and melty mozzarella.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fries
  • 1 lb potatoes, sliced Use a starchy variety like Russets for best texture.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon pepper
  • 0.7 oz coriander, chopped Fresh coriander adds vibrant flavor; parsley can be a substitute.
  • 3.5 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded Mozzarella melts beautifully.
  • 2 tablespoons corn flour
  • 2 tablespoons potato starch
  • as needed amount cooking oil For frying.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a pot of salted water, boil the sliced potatoes for about 15 minutes, or until they are softened but not too mushy. Drain and let them cool briefly.
  2. While still warm, mash the potatoes in a mixing bowl, ensuring there are no lumps.
  3. Add the salt, pepper, and chopped coriander to the mashed potatoes. Mix everything together until well combined.
  4. Stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese, corn flour, and potato starch. Mix well until you have a cohesive mixture.
  5. Take small portions of the potato mixture and shape them into long fries or sticks.
Cooking
  1. In a frying pan, heat enough oil over medium heat until it's hot but not smoking.
  2. Carefully add the potato sticks to the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 7 minutes or until they turn crispy and golden brown, turning occasionally.
  3. Once fried, remove the fries with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil. Serve hot.

Notes

For extra crispy fries, ensure the oil is hot before adding potato sticks. Frying in batches prevents steaming. Let fries cool for a minute before serving to enhance texture and flavor. Experiment with different herbs or spices for various flavors.