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Today I’m sharing with you a recipe for how to make these garlic parmesan Fries.
These fries are cooked in the oven but they still turn out super crispy on the outside
and fluffy on the inside.
So if you would like to learn how to make them then lets get started.
The first thing you will need is of course potatoes.
I usually go for one large potato per person but that’s just a rough guide.
Make sure the potatoes are washed, you can peel them or just leave the skin on like I
am.
Cut the ends off the potatoes and slice them around 1cm thick or about a third of an inch.
It’s easiest to use a large knife for doing this.
You can make the slices thicker or thinner, depending on the size of fries you would like,
just make sure they are all the same so they cook evenly.
Turn the slices flat on the chopping board and cut into fries.
Use the knife to line the slices of potatoes up so the fries are cut as evenly as possible.
These fries are baked in oven instead of deep fried in oil like traditional fries so they
are quite a healthier alternative.
Oven fries usually turn out soggy but there are a few tips and tricks that I’ll teach
for getting most perfect crispy oven fries.
The first being ice water.
After slicing the potatoes into fries place them into a large bowl filled with water and
ice cubes.
The ice water is going to help wash away quite a lot of the excess starch that is sitting
on the outside of the fries.
Depending how much time you have, try to leave the fries in the water for at least an hour,
preferably 2.
Another really important tip to remember when making fries is to choose the right type of
potato.
We need a starchy potato that will produce a really fluffy inside to the fry and a crispy
outside.
These potatoes usually have a yellow skin, but check the packaging and it should say
what it’s best used for.
Stay away from waxy potatoes as these hold together too well which makes them great for
salads and stews but they won’t make for good fries.
Once the fries have been soaking in the ice water for a few hours you should notice the
water has turned quite cloudy.
This is all the excess starch that has been washed away from the outside of the fries.
Remove the fries from the water and place on kitchen towels in a single layer.
We want to remove us much moisture as possible from the fries as any water left over will
stop them from becoming crispy and turn them soggy.
Use the kitchen towel to pat the fries down or leave them to air dry for about 10 minutes
or so.
Once dry pick the fries up and transfer them into a large clean and dry bowl.
Your hands shouldn’t feel wet at all from touching the fries, if they do you may need
to dry them more.
In a small bowl add 1 teaspoon of oil and 1 teaspoon of crushed garlic per large potato
you have used.
For this I’ve used a jar of crushed garlic over fresh because it’s easier to mix with
oil.
Mix these together until combined and pour over the fries in bowl.
Use you hands to toss the fries in the oil and garlic until they are all evenly coated.
Doing it this way instead of just drizzling over oil makes sure every single fry is evenly
covered in the oil and garlic
Place the fries in a single layer on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
I’m using wax paper just to make clean up easier but it’s not necessary.
Place the fries into a 220c or 425f preheated oven for about half an hour depending on the
thickness of your fries.
Because the fries are on a single layer there isn’t really any need to toss them half
way so just keep an eye on them until they are golden brown and crispy.
While the fries are cooking in the oven grate a few tablespoons of fresh parmesan cheese
and run a sharp knife through some flat leaf parsley.
When the fries are done remove them from the oven and while still hot sprinkle over the
parmesan cheese and parsley.
Serve with some aioli and your favourite sauce.
If you make these fries don’t forget to send me a picture and I might feature it on
my video next week.
I hope you enjoyed this recipe, for more take a look at my channel.
Thank you for watching and I will see you in my next video.
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