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Homemade Corn Starch Fries

Crispy Cornstarch French Fries

Make perfectly crispy homemade French fries with just 3 potatoes! This easy recipe uses corn starch for crunch and a splash of vinegar for structure, giving you golden fries that are fluffy on the inside and crisp on the outside—just like restaurant fries.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 1 person
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 790
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium starchy potatoes russet preferred
  • 1 –2 tbsp white vinegar for blanching water
  • 2 –3 tbsp corn starch aka corn flour
  • Neutral oil for frying canola, vegetable, avocado, peanut, or tallow/lard
  • Salt to taste, added while fries are hot
  • Optional seasonings: garlic powder paprika, chili flakes, Parmesan, truffle oil, etc.

Method
 

  1. Peel and cut potatoes into sticks, rinse until water runs clear, soak in cold water with vinegar 30 mins or overnight.
  2. Parboil in salted boiling water for 3 minutes, drain, shock in cold water, and pat completely dry.
  3. Dust fries lightly with corn starch, shake off excess, and freeze in a single layer for at least 1 hour.
  4. First fry: cook in oil at 325°F (160°C) for 3–5 minutes in batches, then drain and cool on a rack 30 minutes.
  5. Second fry: cook at 375°F (190°C) for 2–3 minutes until golden and crisp.
  6. Drain, season immediately with salt and desired spices, then serve hot.