Crispy French Fries At Home Super Easy Potato Recipe
Enjoy the perfect homemade crispy French fries with a gooey mozzarella cheese topping. This simple recipe involves soaking, frying, and garnishing for a delightful snack or side dish that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g potatoes, peeled
- 6 tablespoons cornstarch
- 100g mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- A handful of fresh parsley, finely chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into thin, even strips. Soak the potato strips in cold water for at least 30 minutes.
- Pat the potatoes dry with a clean kitchen towel. Coat the dried potato strips with cornstarch.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Fry the potato strips in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per batch.
- Remove the fries from the oil and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt while hot.
- Sprinkle grated mozzarella cheese over the warm fries and let it melt.
- Garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg