Shoestring Fries

Name: Shoestring Fries
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 210 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds russet potatoes (900g; about 4 large potatoes), peeled and cut into 1/8-inch by 1/8-inch (3mm x 3mm) matchsticks and submerged in cold water; 4 quarts (3.8L) water; 1/4 cup (36g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt, plus extra as needed; for table salt use half as much by volume or the same weight; 1/4 cup (60ml) distilled white vinegar; 2 quarts (1.9L) neutral oil, such as peanut or vegetable, for frying

Prep 30m

Cook 3h

Total 3h 30m

This shoestring fries recipe creates crispy, golden matchstick potatoes that are perfect for snacking or as a side dish. Soak the potatoes in cold water, then blanch in a vinegar and salt water solution before frying until perfectly crisp.

Side Dish

Fries

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Ingredients

(Servings: 4 servings)

2 pounds russet potatoes (900g; about 4 large potatoes), peeled and cut into 1/8-inch by 1/8-inch (3mm x 3mm) matchsticks and submerged in cold water

4 quarts (3.8L) water

1/4 cup (36g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt, plus extra as needed; for table salt use half as much by volume or the same weight

1/4 cup (60ml) distilled white vinegar

2 quarts (1.9L) neutral oil, such as peanut or vegetable, for frying

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

800kcal

40%
Fat

90g

4%
Saturated Fat

10g

0%
Carbohydrates

40g

2%
Fiber

5g

0%
Sugar

5g

0%
Protein

5g

0%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

14,400mg

720%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Shoestring Fries

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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