SNS Viral Hit! Special Homemade French Fries from Mashed Potatoes
Crispy Outside, Soft & Chewy Inside: Unique French Fries Recipe Using Mashed Potatoes
Discover the trending, out-of-the-ordinary French fry recipe that’s taking social media by storm! Made from mashed potatoes, these homemade fries offer a delightful contrast of crispy exterior and a soft, chewy interior. It’s an addictive, must-try snack perfect for kids or as a delightful accompaniment to your favorite beverages. Try making them at home effortlessly!
Main Ingredients
- 3 medium-sized potatoes
- 3 pinches of salt
- A pinch of black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons potato starch (heaping)
- A pinch of parsley flakes (optional)
- Plenty of cooking oil (for deep-frying)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare 3 medium-sized potatoes. Peel them and cut them into roughly 2-3 cm, bite-sized pieces. Cutting them generously thick will help maintain a good texture after mashing.
Step 2
Boil plenty of water in a pot. Once it reaches a rolling boil, add the cut potatoes. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the potatoes are completely tender and easily pierced with a fork. Drain the water and turn off the heat. (Tip: Overcooking can make the potatoes too mushy, making it difficult to form the dough, so keep an eye on the cooking time.)
Step 3
Drain the boiled potatoes thoroughly in a colander. While they are still warm, use a fork or a potato masher to mash them until smooth, ensuring there are no lumps. It’s best to work while the mashed potatoes retain some warmth.
Step 4
Add 3 pinches of salt and a pinch of black pepper (adjust to your preference) to the mashed potatoes. Gently mix them together with your hands to season the potatoes evenly. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the potatoes sticky.
Step 5
Now, add 2 heaping tablespoons of potato starch and, if desired, a pinch of parsley flakes for added flavor. Mix gently with a spatula or your hands until a cohesive dough forms. If the dough feels too wet, you can add a little more potato starch.
Step 6
Shape the dough into a flattened disc and place it inside a zip-top bag. Using a zip-top bag helps create uniform shapes and prevents the dough from sticking to your hands.
Step 7
Place the zip-top bag on a flat surface. Use a rolling pin, a glass, or a bottle to evenly flatten the dough to about 0.5 cm thickness. Rolling it thinner will result in crispier fries, similar to potato chips, while a thicker dough will yield a chewier texture, akin to a potato pancake.
Step 8
Once the dough is flattened to your desired thickness, carefully cut open the sides of the zip-top bag with scissors, keeping the sealed top intact. This will make it easy to remove the dough.
Step 9
Now, use a knife to cut the flattened dough into your preferred shapes and sizes for fries. Cutting them long and thin will resemble classic French fries, while cutting them into wedges will make them like potato wedges. (Tip: The dough is easier to cut if it’s slightly chilled or semi-frozen.)
Step 10
Pour a generous amount of cooking oil into a frying pan or pot and heat it over medium-low heat. Be careful not to overheat the oil, as this can burn the outside while leaving the inside undercooked.
Step 11
Test the oil temperature by placing a wooden chopstick into it; if small bubbles start to form around it, the oil is ready. Carefully drop the cut potato dough pieces into the oil, one by one, or slide them gently from the zip-top bag. Ensure they don’t clump together. Fry them over medium-low heat, flipping occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy. (Tip: Frying in batches can help achieve extra crispiness.)
Step 12
Once cooked, remove the fries from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil. They are best enjoyed warm and fresh.
Step 13
The final texture of your homemade fries will vary based on how thick you rolled the dough! If you rolled it thicker, you’ll get a delightful crispy exterior with a soft, almost pureed, and chewy interior. If you rolled it very thinly, you’ll achieve a super crispy texture, much like potato chips. Adjust the thickness to your preference for a delicious treat! 🙂
