The Best Way To Make French Fries At Home (Restaurant-Quality) | Epicurious 101

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Chef Frank Proto is back to help you achieve one of the home cook's holy grails: restaurant-style french fries. Watch as he demonstrates how to slice up and deep fry potatoes in your own kitchen that will rival any you'd find while eating out at a restaurant. Check out the tools Frank uses below!
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0:00 Introduction
0:55 Chapter One: Prep
3:18 Chapter Two: Oil and Frying
6:31 Chapter Three: Seasoning and Plating
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@epicurious
@epicurious 2 роки тому
Shop for the products Frank uses in this demonstration! French Mandolin - amzn.to/3ojxWcV Dutch Oven - fave.co/3uj85FL Thermometer - amzn.to/3454BMC Wire Rack (Quarter Sheet) - amzn.to/3ISG3VK When you buy something through our retail links, we earn an affiliate commission. Looking for more cooking inspiration? Gain unlimited access to over 50,000 recipes across Bon Appétit and Epicurious bit.ly/35YkK73
@mamulaals7385
@mamulaals7385 2 роки тому
Hey guys, hot to get rid of the oil?
@redbeard8846
@redbeard8846 2 роки тому
Put the spider link too
@TheMrCC21
@TheMrCC21 2 роки тому
You forgot the spider.
@MaltAndPepper
@MaltAndPepper 2 роки тому
Totally different mandolin.
@DeathDeathDeathDeath
@DeathDeathDeathDeath 2 роки тому
Full Acrylamide! Your welcome!
@Sandeagledhorn
@Sandeagledhorn 2 роки тому
" Hey, can you make us some fries?" " Sure. Give me 2 days."
@dailyrecipe543
@dailyrecipe543 2 роки тому
This lemon peels' secret no body will tell you after watching this you will through away👉ukposts.info/have/v-deo/gY-Iio9-bmyqp58.html
@chimsey4953
@chimsey4953 2 роки тому
Lol
@tanjiroslayer2817
@tanjiroslayer2817 2 роки тому
i was thinking the same
@steveaustin2686
@steveaustin2686 2 роки тому
If you do each step every day, after 2 days you will always have fries ready to cook. As a level 0.5 cook, I just buy them for every day eating and only do something like this for special occasions. :)
@franciscoc345
@franciscoc345 2 роки тому
@@steveaustin2686 I think as long you organize yourself, ourselves. You’ll have everything you want done every single day. It’s about patience, good things take time. Like making tomatoe sauce. ❤️🤤
@Pyobum
@Pyobum 2 роки тому
Frank: You want fries with your burger? Friend: Sure! Frank: Come back next week.
@Fredrick_6
@Fredrick_6 2 роки тому
im not sure if thats him but he uses pickles on his hamburger which take like 1-2 weeks to make
@BuiltInBrooklyn
@BuiltInBrooklyn 2 роки тому
😂😂😂
@rookincharge2780
@rookincharge2780 2 роки тому
Prepare ahead 🤷🏾‍♀️
@harrxd
@harrxd 2 роки тому
🤣🤣🤣
@kanjakan
@kanjakan 2 роки тому
@@rookincharge2780 Ehh the desire to eat french fries is usually spontaneous so I don't think this method will work for most people.
@MinhTheCorgi
@MinhTheCorgi Рік тому
WOW i actually followed this recipe and did everything the chef did, and the fries turned out to be amazingly delicious
@electrictroy2010
@electrictroy2010 Рік тому
ORIGIN STORY IS WRONG. (1) the name “french fries” existed in 1850 BEFORE U.S soldiers went to Europe. (2) The term is documented in French cookbooks in the 1700s. Belgium has no record as old as that .
@electrictroy2010
@electrictroy2010 Рік тому
I just buy McDonalds. They follow the same 2-step process & only cost $1 .
@SuperLittleTyke
@SuperLittleTyke Рік тому
And your old-age pension will be kicking in real soon now.
@SG2048-meta
@SG2048-meta Рік тому
@@electrictroy2010es but making your own fries is more fun, you can find good ones in other places but making them at home is more fun than just buying them somewhere, but you do you
@nikolajvasilyev2915
@nikolajvasilyev2915 Рік тому
@@electrictroy2010 thats why i can instantly tell youre obese af. you never cook food and you eat from mcdonalds
@martinmadrazo6189
@martinmadrazo6189 Рік тому
“Mom what’s for dinner” “Fish and Chips!” “When will be be done? “Tomorrow morning”
@grantsmith505
@grantsmith505 Місяць тому
Cos no-one can plan ahead
@piefecta3012
@piefecta3012 2 роки тому
wow a simple 13 hour french fry recipe 😍😍😍
@schmud143
@schmud143 2 роки тому
what’s not simple about it… the extra time is just letting it sit overnight. just think ahead you can do it lil guy 🥺🥺🥺
@drb6530
@drb6530 2 роки тому
Yup he's just faking it , he's not really Confident , I've seen this my whole life , he's the guy that can't keep his composure in a real kitchen
@drb6530
@drb6530 2 роки тому
This is the guy in hell's kitchen that just crumbles
@oholandesvoador2
@oholandesvoador2 2 роки тому
No one has all that time, I imagine even in restaurants they dont do that
@xeon2773
@xeon2773 2 роки тому
@@oholandesvoador2 they most likely do since most of this is unattended time (i.e soaking the potatoes). I would imagine that they probably pre-blanch the fries and fry them to order
@yespur87
@yespur87 2 роки тому
Frank: "simple recipe" Also Frank : shows recipe that involves 10 to 12hr fridge time
@bennewman7931
@bennewman7931 2 роки тому
Tbf that is simple, just not quick
@ghostofmybrain
@ghostofmybrain 2 роки тому
@@bennewman7931 The part that isn't simple is finding room in your fridge for a whole bowl of fries and then a whole pan of fries for hours.
@jasonb9562
@jasonb9562 2 роки тому
For Frank, that is simple
@mattia3160
@mattia3160 2 роки тому
@@bennewman7931 i think most people prefer quick over simple fam
@marianopesa298
@marianopesa298 2 роки тому
The recipe is super simple , cut , refrigerate , blanch , refrigerate and fry to crisp. It's simple but just not really convenient at all for home cooking. Who wants to wait a full day making fries and cooking them twice? Rather just order some fast food fries which are pretty good and similar
@birdmasterthecaffeinatedowl
@birdmasterthecaffeinatedowl Рік тому
Yesssss. You guys have followed the assignment 🥰 i love this segment and i love frank and saul teaching us everything. Pleeeease continue!!!
@shumilefatima7851
@shumilefatima7851 Рік тому
I think I'll settle for the non restaurant quality fries because this will almost take a day.
@michaelfulgieri6954
@michaelfulgieri6954 Рік тому
Your not sitting the whole 24 hours they are soaking waiting, that’s such a stupid comment
@shumilefatima7851
@shumilefatima7851 Рік тому
@@michaelfulgieri6954 no, you're stupid
@y.a100
@y.a100 Рік тому
totally agree, my craving for french fries is spontaneous and usually short lived
@ihkeseteeietos5722
@ihkeseteeietos5722 Рік тому
@@michaelfulgieri6954 but when ppl want some fries they want to eat it immediately not the next 24-hour smartass
@6piyushc
@6piyushc Рік тому
@@michaelfulgieri6954 nothing stupid about the comment. The fact is that you have to wait over a day to get fries... no one does that.
@renato2354
@renato2354 2 роки тому
"our fries are gonna be nice and greasy" Me: Hell yeah "And we don't want that" Me: Oh, of course not
@cosmicsans3275
@cosmicsans3275 2 роки тому
Omg that tricked me lmaoo
@ChipNov1998
@ChipNov1998 2 роки тому
Lol
@gpgp
@gpgp 2 роки тому
Yeah hahaha
@tsarunsankar4649
@tsarunsankar4649 2 роки тому
😂😂😂😂😂
@JoelHernandez-yl6yw
@JoelHernandez-yl6yw 2 роки тому
😂
@Salmontres
@Salmontres 2 роки тому
This guy only takes a week to make fries. I've been working on some french fries that will be done by 2050. They're gonna be delicious!
@ncshuriken
@ncshuriken Рік тому
To quote the other guy: LOL.
@luminux1
@luminux1 Рік тому
To quote the quoter: LOL
@rmiddlehouse
@rmiddlehouse Рік тому
That’s fine, but I have a process that creates an incredible plate of french fries that is ready once the sun dies in 2 million years! Delectable!
@Salmontres
@Salmontres Рік тому
@@rmiddlehouse okay, you win
@alexandru6747
@alexandru6747 Рік тому
"LOL" - Einstein
@beckyn9338
@beckyn9338 Рік тому
Frank is awesome! Love watching and learning from him!
@allen0121
@allen0121 Рік тому
I tried a shorter version of this and freezing the fries after the initial blanch, and it came out delicious!
@Rodviet
@Rodviet 2 роки тому
I can't get enough of Frank's amazing personality and teachings! He's so clear and concise.
@_banana2747
@_banana2747 2 роки тому
@@finkijlua4851 wtf
@Hydrargiros
@Hydrargiros 2 роки тому
Frank has his own youtube chanel called proto cooks
@thehappyhours8322
@thehappyhours8322 2 роки тому
I love you
@sarimansari5374
@sarimansari5374 2 роки тому
Everybody is in love with frank
@mr.boomguy
@mr.boomguy 2 роки тому
@@_banana2747 They're bots. Report them
@Thomes-Maisling
@Thomes-Maisling 2 роки тому
I'm surprised his recipe doesn't involve planting the potatoes and making us wait for them to grow.
@ziaurrehman4430
@ziaurrehman4430 Рік тому
Lmao😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@Optimus18
@Optimus18 11 місяців тому
He seems like a nice guy, but four feckin hours to make fries, and at the end they are all burned!
@alfogatoswr
@alfogatoswr 10 місяців тому
💀💀
@herecomethewarmjets0
@herecomethewarmjets0 9 місяців тому
😂
@harshaavaneeshandanimesh9875
@harshaavaneeshandanimesh9875 9 місяців тому
lmao🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@jenniferconnell7730
@jenniferconnell7730 4 місяці тому
I did this and they were freaking AWESOME!!!!!! Since it’s winter where I am, I set them outside to cool faster so it cut back a lot of the cooling time as opposed to putting them in the fridge to cool. I probably let them sit in the cold water for the first step about four hours instead of 6 to 8 hours or overnight. After I blanched them, I put them outside for about two hours instead of 3 to 4 hours. For the final cook, it took about 10 to 12 minutes to brown in the pot I used over propave stove heat. They were crispy and BETTER THAN RESTAURANT! I saved a batch that I blanched are ready and froze them. The next step will be to see if they fry up as well as the ones I did immediately. If they do, then I will prepare a whole whack of them in advance and freeze them for when needed! What a great movie snack! Thank you so much for this video I shared it now several times and set my own video tutorial to my family!
@juleswifey6003
@juleswifey6003 2 місяці тому
@thothheartmaat2833
@thothheartmaat2833 14 днів тому
and the wolves ate them...
@jiminycricketjimmycrackcor3935
@jiminycricketjimmycrackcor3935 Рік тому
Thank you they turned out amazing, didn't let them go so dark brown but golden just the way I like them
@Xvzfsd
@Xvzfsd 2 роки тому
This is great for when I want a delicious side of fries day after tomorrow.
@mentalphilanthropist35
@mentalphilanthropist35 2 роки тому
He won (imo) with the duck fat comment.
@GrimOrdnance
@GrimOrdnance 2 роки тому
Plan your meals my man, food is worth it.
@edeledeledel5490
@edeledeledel5490 2 роки тому
This week, next week, sometime, never?
@thothheartmaat2833
@thothheartmaat2833 14 днів тому
by then i dont want fries.. i want ruon dupon...
@KarlRock
@KarlRock 2 роки тому
How to make the best fries at home… tomorrow. They looked great through 🤤
@jiteshnegi1034
@jiteshnegi1034 2 роки тому
Kon itna wait krega karl bhai 😂 2 din tak
@catandsaladgod2675
@catandsaladgod2675 2 роки тому
@@jiteshnegi1034 yes
@leonpetersen7346
@leonpetersen7346 2 роки тому
you can buy them blanched....problem solved
@rottenpancakes
@rottenpancakes 2 роки тому
you don't actually have to wait that long though
@doityourselfpakistan6535
@doityourselfpakistan6535 Рік тому
Nhi chiye ji
@SuperFireHydrant
@SuperFireHydrant Рік тому
I made these today and they were fantastic. Perfectly crisp on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside. I used a mix of duck fat and avocado oil and the flavor was great.
@Baun92
@Baun92 Рік тому
Will be making these for the Christmas holidays so I better get started on the prep now!
@jacobgutierrez1250
@jacobgutierrez1250 5 місяців тому
It’s been a year, how were they?
@Baun92
@Baun92 5 місяців тому
@@jacobgutierrez1250 Still in the process of blanching. It's gonna be a while.
@earth2air2water
@earth2air2water 4 місяці тому
🤣🤣🤣
@jackson_mcgrath
@jackson_mcgrath 2 роки тому
For folks commenting about the wait times, I've been following a similar recipe for years and the fries always turn out delicious. Soak in the cold water in the fridge for about one hour. After blanching I let them sit for at room temp for about 10-15 mins (this is when I'm preparing the entree, fried chicken, burgers, etc.), then do the final fry and they're good to go! Homemade fries in about an hour and a half.
@dailyrecipe543
@dailyrecipe543 2 роки тому
This lemon peels' secret no body will tell you after watching this you will through away👉ukposts.info/have/v-deo/gY-Iio9-bmyqp58.html
@GunterDierickx
@GunterDierickx 2 роки тому
I'm Belgian, this sucks dude
@letsmakeit110
@letsmakeit110 2 роки тому
the point of the cold water is to make the outside porous and jagged so it has more surface to bind to the oil and gets crisper. You can get close enough just boiling them (in water) for 5 minutes beforehand. No need for all the rigamorole.
@GunterDierickx
@GunterDierickx 2 роки тому
@@letsmakeit110 still sucks...
@coppulor6500
@coppulor6500 2 роки тому
@@letsmakeit110 sweet. thanks!
@ProtoCookswithChefFrank
@ProtoCookswithChefFrank 2 роки тому
How could you not like these crunchy & salty fries? Thanks again Epicurious.
@Rodviet
@Rodviet 2 роки тому
Thank you for blessing us with your art, Chef Frank! It's always a joy watching you cook!
@fashionmwah
@fashionmwah 2 роки тому
Thank you for sharing your knowledge to all of us!
@SevenHunnid
@SevenHunnid 2 роки тому
I smoke weed everyday so I decided to make my habit into something productive so now i smoke weed on my UKposts channel xD
@isaiahben-yahweh3245
@isaiahben-yahweh3245 2 роки тому
Chef Frank. Where can I usually find Duck fat?
@KL005
@KL005 2 роки тому
How long did you take to grow the potatoes?
@plavitigar
@plavitigar 8 місяців тому
I have to say. I absolutely love this guy. He's amazing. Why doesn't he have his own cooking show? Frank you're my brotha
@robwestb02
@robwestb02 Рік тому
Thanks frank, my family and I were stuck in the desert with 5 russet potatoes and a kitchen set up with a fridge, canola oil, and dishes. Thanks to this video I made my family some fries. Thank you frank
@PieterBreda
@PieterBreda 2 роки тому
In the Netherlands and Belgium, people often use special cutters to make fries. The choice of the right potatoes is key. In the past, we used oxfat but nowadays, usually plant based oils. We always bake them first at low temperature, then let them cool and before serving they are baked at a higher temperature.(180 degrees centigrade). We eat them with mayonaise
@The18iceman
@The18iceman 2 роки тому
Obligatory Pulp Fiction scene ukposts.info/have/v-deo/nnx6l3yHZ4BmtY0.html
@marci6690
@marci6690 2 роки тому
Netherlands 🇳🇱
@thhendriks6
@thhendriks6 2 роки тому
Je bent gekoloniseerd bro
@docBol1980
@docBol1980 2 роки тому
Mayo? No, pickles is the way to go
@coenpost99
@coenpost99 2 роки тому
Lekker, patat mayonais
@Eradicatetheobvious
@Eradicatetheobvious Рік тому
If you love Five Guys fries, this is pretty close (as a home-version). We wash the potatoes, cut them, rinse until water is crystal clear. Then pre blanch like he did on the video. That’s why you see baskets of “fries” when you walk in. They keep one fryer low and the others to temp so we can “pre-cook” batches. They cool for a minimum of 3-5 mins and they’re ready for the final fry. Btw the “Cajun seasoning” is McCormick Cajun seasoning. We salt the fries then toss them in the Cajun (I believe there’s no salt in the seasoning)
@bl6628
@bl6628 Рік тому
@Sterling Archer I've been to a Five Guys in Texas, Pennsylvania, and New York. The one in TX was like you said, but the fries from the PA and NY restaurant were really good.
@bl6628
@bl6628 Рік тому
I appreciate this. I'll be making my own at home. Thanks!
@Eradicatetheobvious
@Eradicatetheobvious Рік тому
@Sterling Archer I genuinely feel for you man. Sounds like you went to a lazy location. I will admit that the food is much better when you make it yourself.
@naturequeene132
@naturequeene132 Рік тому
That explains why I always have to wait for fries when I swear they got a whole basket full right there!! I’m like 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️ just gimme them damn fries that are right there! But I guess those were the pre-fry ones 🤣🤣
@crimsonhawk4912
@crimsonhawk4912 Рік тому
Ooooh. So low temp oil blanch. Let it rest. THEN HIGH TEMP COOK. 🤔 IMMA TRY THIS
@timski9063
@timski9063 Рік тому
What a good teacher ! I have to try this recipe now. He makes it all look so easy.😁Now I'm hungry !😢😢
@stofke15
@stofke15 Рік тому
Finally someone who knows they come from Belgium. We always make our fries like this. It takes longer but there is really no comparison.
@will_sfv
@will_sfv Рік тому
Potatoes come from the andes in south america and putting them in the fryer is not exclusive to belgium
@Luka1180
@Luka1180 5 місяців тому
@@will_sfv So? No one said that it was
@johnosei826
@johnosei826 2 роки тому
Finally frank is back from growing his potatoes
@CreativeB34ST
@CreativeB34ST Рік тому
I'm from Belgium and we don't wash our fries in water. If you wash them with water you lose all the starch, and it's the starch that makes the fries crispy. So you don't need to dry them before the first cook. Before the 2nd cook you only need to let them cool down for like 45 to 60 minutes, not even in the fridge. Just on the counter top in a towel is enough. The temperature of your first cook was correct (300° fahrenheit, or 150° celsius), however the temperature of your 2nd cook was too high, it should be 360° fahrenheit or 180° celsius. On your temperature they will burn more easily. We also usually peel our potatoes. Some people like it with the peel, but most of us peel them.
@jeschinstad
@jeschinstad 2 місяці тому
Interesting. Do you have an opinion on doing the second cook in an airfryer?
@NaturalAegyo
@NaturalAegyo 2 місяці тому
Do you still refrigerate the peeled potatoes overnight?
@CreativeB34ST
@CreativeB34ST 2 місяці тому
@@NaturalAegyo No we don't. They can be fried for the first time immediately after peeling. The key part is to let them cool down for about 45m to 60m in a towel on your counter top, before you go for the 2nd frying.
@_Dwarkin
@_Dwarkin 2 місяці тому
You should also cut them much thicker, European style
@derlissi9754
@derlissi9754 Місяць тому
This size is way too small … Fast food restaurant style, not more
@markstewart420
@markstewart420 Рік тому
I managed a steakhouse for seven years. Our "restaurant quality" fries were frozen. Out of the bag, in to the fryer.
@ch3ckm8
@ch3ckm8 Рік тому
Frozen fries are just like mcdonalds which are great
@y.a100
@y.a100 Рік тому
tbf there are some brands of frozen french fries that are amazingly good and turn out perfect
@noicemate9111
@noicemate9111 Рік тому
@@y.a100the brand with the red bag
@wazzdawg
@wazzdawg Рік тому
@@y.a100 McCain is pretty good depending where you go.
@KewlCrayon
@KewlCrayon Рік тому
Theyre pre blanched fries. Basically, those frozen fries are already at the final point of Franks fries. Restaurants might pick up a better quality fry than some store brands, and they might use a better quality oil than what youd use at home... which is almost likely canola oil which is the cheapest.
@oddities-whatnot
@oddities-whatnot Рік тому
Id rather go to my local chip shop and support the business.
@davidhawthorne652
@davidhawthorne652 2 роки тому
I'd like to thank him for confirming that our sauce is delicious. People give me odd looks when I mix that up. Frank, thank you!!!
@truekingkoi8687
@truekingkoi8687 2 роки тому
Its practically a home made Perri Perri, we use it everywhere in Australia lmao, Siracha, Portuguese mix and mayo combined, gives it that nice orangey pink colour! and tastes awesome
@davidhawthorne652
@davidhawthorne652 2 роки тому
@@truekingkoi8687 yes it is my general dipping sauce for many things.
@adriflux7704
@adriflux7704 2 роки тому
Good ol' mayoketchup! Simple and effective.
@83hjf
@83hjf 2 роки тому
we call it Salsa Golf in Argentina and you can make it yourself or buy it pre mixed.
@PacificSoul08
@PacificSoul08 2 роки тому
It’s pretty common in Utah. It’s called fry sauce. Lol
@Zanthia494
@Zanthia494 2 роки тому
The number of times Chef Frank says "dangerous" tells me that I should skip this one in my house lol
@bellybutthole69
@bellybutthole69 2 роки тому
There is more reasons to not do that as well , getting rid of that quantity of oil is a big pain in the butt ! seeing how cheap fries are, it's probably better to just go get them yourself at a restaurant and come back , or order them :P
@SovietButcher
@SovietButcher 2 роки тому
@@bellybutthole69 If you're throwing out your oil after one fry session you're doing it wrong. Strain the oil and keep it in a jar.
@bellybutthole69
@bellybutthole69 2 роки тому
@@SovietButcher I mean yes totally, but I would say that is part of being a pain in the butt hehe. And I say that for myself of course, some people might not care at all which is totally fine.
@andcam2683
@andcam2683 2 роки тому
@@bellybutthole69 I bought a metal coffee filter that's used for making single cups of coffee. It's applications in the kitchen are awesome-straining oil im gonna reuse is one of them. You should look into it if you fry often
@andcam2683
@andcam2683 2 роки тому
@PoKeZ see above lol
@eaglewingsusa
@eaglewingsusa 2 роки тому
Excellent! This was validating why I will just pay for fries at the restaurant!
@Rich-ms8dm
@Rich-ms8dm 2 роки тому
true
@davidcobra1735
@davidcobra1735 2 роки тому
Something in this video was hard to replicate? Come on, you cut them and leave them in water for a couple of minutes, dry them and then make sure the oil's hot before you put them in the frying pan. You can just put one in to check the temperature and put the rest of them in later. You don't even need to do a lot of what Frank did unless you're absolutely obsessed with getting them to be "restaurant quality". Pretty sure they actually just put them in the freezer over night in most restaurants but whatever. Many people make big batches of them and freeze them in small portion size bags for a week or two. Making french fries is like the easiest thing to make after I don't know a sandwich and pouring cereal and milk into a bowl.
@DecadoMeridius
@DecadoMeridius 2 роки тому
this is most definetly not how belgian fries are made -source: i'm belgian Belgian Fries are fried in animal fat, not vegetable oil. preferably ox. also the potatos are first peeled before being cut up, the slice of the fries is also on the larger side. belgian fries are not thin sticks. when theyre cut up, first bake them at 170 degrees celcius then let em cool down and bake them at 190 degrees celsius. they are ready when thay start to sing when you hold em out of the fat. with singing i meanai crispy nice sound they make when out of the fat. also these fries are way overcooked. the crispiness kicks in from the second frying not from being cooked that long. the process isnt that hard... just takes a bit of time.
@ralphfigaro4485
@ralphfigaro4485 2 роки тому
word
@Niko-ms5op
@Niko-ms5op 2 роки тому
I find it hard to believe most restaurants would go through the trouble. Also there is no way they'd shell out the cash for something like duck fat. These are better than what you'd get at almost any restaurant imo.
@lukashaghebaert3634
@lukashaghebaert3634 2 роки тому
Being from Belgium I'm glad we get the history of the name "french" fries. Mad respect to the cheff 💯
@Sir_Walrus
@Sir_Walrus 2 роки тому
I know it sounds like a nice and fun tidbit to say "French fries are actually from Belgium" but that's a myth created by a single person and then parroted over and over again. Just because of the current popularity in Belgium doesn't mean it was invented there. Fries in Belgium are tasty and great but they were not invented there. They were actually a street food from Paris introduced to Belgium at a later date.
@outty84
@outty84 2 роки тому
@@Sir_Walrus they were street food in Paris, introduced by a Belgian in Paris ... at least get your facts straight
@Sir_Walrus
@Sir_Walrus 2 роки тому
@@outty84 No, They were introduced in Brussels after an industrialist moved from Paris. Get your facts straight. and the American soldiers mistaking Belgium from France is obviously made up since the term "French Fries" existed from before WW1 to begin with.
@gnarledbranches
@gnarledbranches 2 роки тому
I thought there was eymtological confirmation that the name was originally about the cut, not the place of origin! French cut fries, (ie, julienned, ie, long thin sticks) eventually just lazily became French fries.
@madogthefirst
@madogthefirst 2 роки тому
One way I heard it is the actual name is French Style (referring to how they are cut, julienne) Fried Potatoes. Seems like a better explanation than some guy couldn't figure out what country he was in.
@YuanLiuTheDoc
@YuanLiuTheDoc 2 роки тому
I immediately applied the technique to air fry, and happy to report excellent results! I am certainly familiar with the concept of second frying, but never cared for potato fries before I got my convection oven/fryer. More importantly, I didn't imagine blanching in oil! Right before watching this, I was carefully testing combinations of temperature and other aspects in preparation, hoping to find that perfect compromise between surface char and internal texture. After learning about using fridge to cool down (and much lower temperature for blanching), I now get near-perfect fries every time without having to think! (Granted, it took a lot more time.)
@muryanli
@muryanli 2 роки тому
This sounds like a fantastic idea. Can you share the specifics such as time and temperature? I must also try this.
@YuanLiuTheDoc
@YuanLiuTheDoc 2 роки тому
@@muryanli Thanks for your interest! I use the same temperatures demonstrated by Frank “Potato”:-) Chilled and dried, hand-cut 1/4-inch thick potato sticks are lightly tossed in oil, then laid on the metal mesh in single layer with space to allow hot air to pass in between. After preheating the convection oven to 300ºF, insert the mesh and cook for 10 - 15 minutes. Remove and place the mesh in fridge on top of the bowl used to toss the sticks for 20 ~ 30 minutes. (Let them chill longer when I have time.) Afterward, while preheating the convection oven to 375ºF or 380ºF, remove the sticks into the same bowl and toss in order to rub the remaining oil on the bowl. (As there is only a tiny bit of oil to begin with, this could be symbolic and does nothing:-) Place the fries back onto the mesh. When the oven is ready, cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Remove fries into the bowl again, add flavor and toss. The metallic sound between the fries and glaze is very satisfying. Even though I still inspect during both blanching (observe degree of translucency) and searing (prevent char) using oven light, this is only because I am still experimenting. Compared with single-heating, I am no longer agonizing over multiple variables. Each stage has a simple goal. I am confident that I can reach a single pair of numbers if I can control quantity of potatoes. After these experiments, I feel that American Test Kitchen’s total brushoff of convection oven as air fryer may not be fully justified. ATK is correct about multilayers of convection oven: They are for cooking different foods simultaneously, not to increase cooking surface. My oven is a 15.5Q NuWave Brio (1.8 kW) with four slots, good for 3 medium russet potatoes on one mesh. I did try two meshes on the middle two slots, 5 potatoes. But then, I tend to switch the meshes in the middle of cooking, adding complexity. However, I am no longer certain that ATK folks have tested two-stage heating when they say “we have tried every method” to cook French fries in comparison with drawer-style air fryer. To answer the loss of simplicity in this method, I can swear off my physics degrees that overnight chilling and 3-hour post-blanching chilling are both overkills. The first chilling needs to be longer because water's heat capacity is huge. (Some recommend ice-water mixture to speed up.) Overnight is really a very convenient home cooking measure. The second chilling suffers from poor heat conductivity of air and plant fibre, as well as from low heat capacity of surrounding air. But if my potato sticks are on a single layer surrounded by cool air, there is no reason to wait for 3 hours. My estimate would be 40 minutes max. I wish I had space in freezer to speed up the second chilling, though.
@salesbaymont1476
@salesbaymont1476 2 роки тому
I immediately applied the technique to air fry, and happy to report excellent results! I am certainly familiar with the concept of second frying, but never cared for potato fries before I got my convection oven/fryer. More importantly, I didn't imagine blanching in oil! Right before watching this, I was carefully testing combinations of temperature and other aspects in preparation, hoping to find that perfect compromise between surface char and internal texture. After learning about using fridge to cool down (and much lower temperature for blanching), I now get near-perfect fries every time without having to think! (Granted, it took a lot more time.)
@oliverbabb9780
@oliverbabb9780 2 роки тому
​@@YuanLiuTheDoc Great breakdown. I love the depth of analysis over the simple fry, which is especially warranted given the unexpected results of an excellent fry from an air fryer. That said: why do you prefer the air fryer over frying in oil?
@YuanLiuTheDoc
@YuanLiuTheDoc 2 роки тому
@@oliverbabb9780 You mean other than that, freshly injured by the missed membership in InstantPot mafia, I am determined to be part of air fryer squad? (Kidding aside, novelty is a factor for me to start looking at potato "fries".) My main problem is maintenance, like storing/disposing used oil, ventilation, and cleaning. As deep fried food is not a mainstay in my home, borrowing restaurant kitchen (aka takeout) is a better option for the occasional indulgence. I actually have an electric deep fryer locked under the counter, unlike the versatile convection oven that occupies the space of my old toaster (which was my oven-standin). I sometimes use the deep fryer for hotpot, because it can be returned to storage immediately after.
@baybeetricia
@baybeetricia 2 роки тому
I 💚 Frank! He's one of the best parts of this channel!!! Thanks Epicurious! Keep his videos coming.
@fungi9
@fungi9 2 роки тому
Would appreciate celsius equivalents for the temperatures in the video!
@billypilgrim1
@billypilgrim1 2 роки тому
just google the conversion, you lazy bum
@Kevynbui
@Kevynbui 2 роки тому
I just got my oil to almost 300C and damn... Yeah i live in a new house now.
@finkijlua4851
@finkijlua4851 2 роки тому
𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 ❶❽ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝 Exclusive for *nude-datting.online* He's the person I love, he's my light day. The way the music flows and sounds is extravagant and fun. Girls is icon, legend, beautiful girl, princess, inspiration, a star. I could go on and on, understand this. I love NBA Girls.#垃圾
@jjba3571
@jjba3571 2 роки тому
If you pause at exactly 3:56 you can see that right side is celcius and left is f ..... sooooo the equivalent is just right there so in 300f is around 150C
@aleka..
@aleka.. 2 роки тому
@@billypilgrim1 it's disrespectful from you - and for all the viewers worldwide to expect (all of) us to do it. Yes it's not that hard, sure - but metric system users are discriminated this way, so many of us need to do that additional step and waste our time - so it's the creators of videos that are not adding _other_ measures that are slacking off.
@addmorebasil
@addmorebasil 2 роки тому
very informative and so helpful! thank you chef proto!
@triplebee3
@triplebee3 2 роки тому
Where I'm from ketchup and mayo is actually called fry sauce! You can even add a dash of pickle juice as well and it's the perfect condiment for any french fry, or I guess any belgian fry too.
@stepawayful
@stepawayful 2 роки тому
Omg that sounds really yummy. Gotta try the pickle juice addition! Thanks!
@CLove511
@CLove511 2 роки тому
I suspect where you're from, Crown Burgers has been winning awards for their fries, no?
@triplebee3
@triplebee3 2 роки тому
@@CLove511 oh you know it! Back in 1954 a local Arctic Circle fast food joint didn't have enough ketchup to serve with the fries for the day, so they mixed what they had with the same amount of mayo and called it fry sauce. From that day on they served every order of fries with fry sauce and every other local resturaunt soon followed. Salt Lake City, UT.
@CheeseCakePhantom
@CheeseCakePhantom 2 роки тому
I never knew fry sauce was a UT thing until I was in my 20s. I would say I was relatively well traveled as a kid but was surprised when I just happened to ask for fry sauce at a burger joint and no one knew what I was asking for! It's certainly more common now but I most certainly won't refer to it as 'mayochup' or anything crazy lol
@73fi55
@73fi55 2 роки тому
Where I'm from we call it pink sauce. I love it
@xiomarahdickison4890
@xiomarahdickison4890 2 роки тому
And just like that within two day you have easy delicious fries
@finkijlua4851
@finkijlua4851 2 роки тому
𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 ❶❽ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝 Exclusive for *nude-datting.online* He's the person I love, he's my light day. The way the music flows and sounds is extravagant and fun. Girls is icon, legend, beautiful girl, princess, inspiration, a star. I could go on and on, understand this. I love NBA Girls.#垃圾
@MegaWesje
@MegaWesje 2 роки тому
the cooling over night in the fridge isn't needed. we actually never put them in the fridge. At least I don't know anyone who does that. we do peel our potatoes though when we make fries. It really doesn't take that much time.
@pipmitchell7059
@pipmitchell7059 2 роки тому
Lol!
@CLove511
@CLove511 2 роки тому
@@MegaWesje Even if it were 2 days to make them, it's maybe 20 minutes of actual work, and you just plan ahead with other meals until then. Super easy to keep a meal calendar of each night, and what prep is needed for each recipe on each day.
@willielord6106
@willielord6106 2 роки тому
ok you dont have to do all that to get crispy french fries this guy is doing too much🤣🤣🤣
@mlambrechts1
@mlambrechts1 2 роки тому
Marc from Belgium; one extra tip: second frying: they are done when they float and when you hear them "sing".
@mecsonreuben
@mecsonreuben 2 роки тому
This lemon peels' secret no body will tell you after watching this you will through away👉ukposts.info/have/v-deo/gY-Iio9-bmyqp58.html
@AlbinoCrow
@AlbinoCrow 2 роки тому
I love the chef so much! He clearly explains everything and simplifies it.
@paullee1521
@paullee1521 2 роки тому
simplifies..... I'm not sure that's the word used to describe this video.
@pleasedont7439
@pleasedont7439 2 роки тому
@@paullee1521 he did simplify it. It just takes long, but that's normal with trying to prepare "optimal" food.
@JohnHausser
@JohnHausser 2 роки тому
Shoutout to Frank Great chef educator Cheers from San Diego California
@finkijlua4851
@finkijlua4851 2 роки тому
𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 ❶❽ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝 Exclusive for *nude-datting.online* He's the person I love, he's my light day. The way the music flows and sounds is extravagant and fun. Girls is icon, legend, beautiful girl, princess, inspiration, a star. I could go on and on, understand this. I love NBA Girls.#垃圾
@Sai.-.
@Sai.-. 2 роки тому
Frank by far is the best here he actually acts like a normal person happy funny but an absolute beast at cooking
@rainiera4060
@rainiera4060 Рік тому
Just made these fries for 4th of July and 10/10! First time making fries and they came out amazing. People wanted to take the left overs home.
@theangrycheeto
@theangrycheeto Рік тому
By the time they were ready, it must have been the 6th of July 😂
@electrictroy2010
@electrictroy2010 Рік тому
ORIGIN STORY IS WRONG. (1) the U.S. name “french fries” existed in 1850 BEFORE soldiers went to Europe. (2) The term is documented in French cookbooks in the 1700s. Belgium has no record as old as that .
@electrictroy2010
@electrictroy2010 Рік тому
I just buy McDonalds. They follow the same 2-step process & only cost $1 .
@AV8R_1
@AV8R_1 Рік тому
Did you start them in March? 😆
@misanthr0pic
@misanthr0pic Рік тому
people like left over fries?
@alitzzy
@alitzzy 2 роки тому
I love how confident Frank got in front of a camera. Thanks for the tips!
@mecsonreuben
@mecsonreuben 2 роки тому
This lemon peels' secret no body will tell you after watching this you will through away👉ukposts.info/have/v-deo/gY-Iio9-bmyqp58.html
@fabioke100
@fabioke100 2 роки тому
as a belgian,i like how you did it,the only thing,we do different is we use oxenfat(beeffat),but if you are vegan,peanut oil is preferred.also a good way to know when your pre-fry is done,is when the fries rise to the top. when you fry the second time ,after you have taken them out and salted them,toss the fries in the bowl high ,so air can get around each frie(couple of times) enjoy ☺️
@emmak2971
@emmak2971 2 роки тому
Thank you for the tips!
@stevenbriers
@stevenbriers 2 роки тому
alles voor onze lekkere fritjes he hij legt het wel heel raar uit deze chef
@GunterDierickx
@GunterDierickx 2 роки тому
Die fritten trekken op gene zak.
@Tigerke1986
@Tigerke1986 2 роки тому
@@GunterDierickx En daarom heb ik deze fameuze chef hier net een paar comments gezet in Engels over hoe wel fritten bakken loll. De thuis versie en de restaurant versie lol. Ook de temperaturen heb ik gecorrigeerd. 375 Fahrenheit tot 380 zei hij. Leuk ff fritten bakken tussen 190 en 200 graden Celsius lol Zou niet hoger mogen dan 180 Celsius oftewel 356 Fahrenheit.
@squarebear619
@squarebear619 Рік тому
You are talking about lard or tallow? I've never noticed that it makes fries taste any better than the oil.
@stampscapes
@stampscapes 2 роки тому
Okay, I tried this. First try -best fries I've had in my life. Family seemed to think so too. Thank You!!!
@budrig
@budrig 2 роки тому
Did u use duck fat too?
@stampscapes
@stampscapes 2 роки тому
@@budrig Ah, good question. No, just used canola oil. Didn't want to buy duck fat for one batch of fries. The one thing that was important, that he mentioned, was the oil temp as you cook the fries in batches as that temp really drops when dropping in those chilled fries. I got impatient with a couple batches and dropped in some fries before the oil got back up to the required temp. Or, in a couple cases, I pulled the fries too early. For those, they weren't as crispy as they sat on the table as we were eating so I just refried them and they were great.
@Welari12
@Welari12 2 роки тому
@@stampscapes Just a heads up that it's not just the fact they aren't so crispy, cooking fries in low temp oil makes them absorb the oil (not so good health-wise).
@stampscapes
@stampscapes 2 роки тому
@@Welari12 right. that was said in the vid. will probably pick up a thermometer
@LK25278
@LK25278 2 роки тому
@@stampscapes you can reuse duck fat several times, still pretty expensive but at least you can use it 4 5 times
@Araconox
@Araconox 2 роки тому
The best french fries we've ever had was at a little hole in the wall 'greasy spoon' in downtown, Calgary ,Alberta in 1960. It was take out , and they served these large sized fries in little white paper bags , they were crispy on the outside and perfectly cooked , perfectly salted, and a little greasy. But always hot. Like dying and going to heaven. They were 10 cents.
@mecsonreuben
@mecsonreuben 2 роки тому
This lemon peels' secret no body will tell you after watching this you will through away👉ukposts.info/have/v-deo/gY-Iio9-bmyqp58.html
@greenknightable
@greenknightable Рік тому
Are you certain your not speaking to us from the afterlife?
@TasukuMuncha
@TasukuMuncha Рік тому
How old are you, 80-90?
@scotty6124
@scotty6124 2 роки тому
"How to make fries at home!" "Now the first device we need is something no one has"
@altumurnemtzra2026
@altumurnemtzra2026 Рік тому
you can just use a knife, peel, cut into 4 then cut each piece into finger long shapes, they don't have to be the same length just same thickness. also half boil then fry it, saves you the hassle of waiting a day for practically the same results.
@r.j.bedore9884
@r.j.bedore9884 Рік тому
Wow, if these are Frank's Proto-type fries, I can't wait to see the final recipe.😉👍
@ninnusridhar
@ninnusridhar 2 роки тому
I actually like to boil the fries in a water with a bit of vinegar. The acid helps to firm up the starch without breaking it up and helps to avoid overbrowning while frying. Refrigeration is basically key for a good fry. It dries the potato out and gives you a crispier fry. When done right, you can eat it hours after frying and itll still be perfectly crisp. Finally I like to toss them in chilli oil, if I'm feeling excited
@tacthom
@tacthom 2 роки тому
Exactly!!!
@kenstravels981
@kenstravels981 2 роки тому
Chef Frank! Any thoughts on this? I’ve been making my potato wedges and roasted potatoes using this strategy, except I raise the pH with a little baking soda. Chef kenji Lopez alt says higher pH gets crispier roasted potatoes. Forgot why - maybe less gluten?
@ninnusridhar
@ninnusridhar 2 роки тому
@@kenstravels981 Kenji is absolutely right. When you boil potatoes in basic water the starch breaks down much quicker. This creates these micro blisters on the potatoes. These micro blisters crisp up and you get a deliciously crunchy roast potatoes. The basic water helps with browning too, accelerating the maiard reaction. Acid does pretty much the exact opposite. It firms up the potato and reduces the browning. So I prefer acid for French fries, which I like with a firm exterior, and base for roast potatoes, which I like with a crumbly crunchy exterior. You also use the same technique when making potato chips(crisps if you're from the UK). Soaking the potatoes in acidic water helps with the potatoes not browning too quick, so you can get a crispy chip that's not brown as hell
@woodstream6137
@woodstream6137 2 роки тому
@@kenstravels981 potato protein is patatin, gluten is typically found in certain grains. Other than that, good info. I'll try to remember the vinegar trick.
@hasanahmad997
@hasanahmad997 2 роки тому
is it ok to boil them and then fry? is refrigeration necessary?
@russellee5216
@russellee5216 2 роки тому
I'll definitely have to try this extended prep time method, but my go to is the double fry method that brings the oil up to temperature through the first cook, then increase once the fries are done. It's in J. Kenji Lopez-Alt's The Food Lab, and is my go to when I want fries on the same day.
@donmiller2908
@donmiller2908 2 роки тому
I love Kenji Lopez. It was through the The Food Lab that I finally learned how to have boiled eggs that peeled easily. I have a reputation for making a killer deviled egg, a recipe I learned from my mother, and they're often requested for parties/gatherings. If the shell won't easily slide off the egg you end with an egg white that is pitted and ugly, unsuitable for deviled eggs. I've tried everything with no repeatable success. But Kenji's method works 95% of the time. He takes the time to show you, not only how to make things taste better, but also why they'll taste better using his methods. The science behind cooking.
@evrenseven
@evrenseven 2 роки тому
I've seen this procedure done by all the other big channels and no one's going to do this. You're going to go to Five Guys.
@DJL78
@DJL78 2 роки тому
McDonalds for fries. Period.
@user-td4do3op2d
@user-td4do3op2d 2 роки тому
@@DJL78 McDonald’s fries are disgusting and soggy. That’s because they’re cooked once from frozen straight out of a plastic bag. Five Guys fries are the best of any fast food chain because they use a method similar to the one in this video.
@DJL78
@DJL78 2 роки тому
@@user-td4do3op2d Soft, soggy, and almost wet….just like your opinion. Sit down 🤡
@hiitsmorgan5431
@hiitsmorgan5431 2 роки тому
@@DJL78 McDonalds fries are either a hit or a miss everytime you order. Sometimes they come out crispy and golden brown, come out soggy and bad. Five Guys cost a lot, but if you can afford it, they have the best fries, they come out good all the time and you get an extra, extra serving of them
@DJL78
@DJL78 2 роки тому
@@hiitsmorgan5431 I’ve has Five Guys countless times and literally everything you just said about McDonalds is how I feel about Five Guys. Also my opinion mirrors 90% of the published taste tests that compared most of the major chains.
@Katoptrys
@Katoptrys 2 роки тому
"I am frank potato" So he has graduated from growing his own potatoes to mingling among them, becoming one of them
@theweatherisaokay4964
@theweatherisaokay4964 2 роки тому
How could you not like these crunchy & salty fries? - Chef Frank - Love this already.
@randmayfield5695
@randmayfield5695 2 роки тому
Hey Frank, great instructional just one thing with the mandoline. I use a folded damp paper towel on the potato as I slide it down the chute. If you slip, the towel catches the blade and not your fingers. Even with this one must pay extremely close attention as it's being done. Mandoline cuts can easily be emergency room cuts. Just saying.
@wowwowwiiwowiwwiwiwiwiwiwi8294
@wowwowwiiwowiwwiwiwiwiwiwi8294 2 роки тому
Only 16 hours? I was thinking about finding a tutorial that had a 60 hour french fry tutorial! thank’s for the “easy”, “simple” recipe.
@uweschroeder
@uweschroeder 2 роки тому
Duck fat costs $15 to $20 per pound. That's between $50 and $100 worth of fat in that pot. That's some mighty expensive fries, particularly for homemade since that fat probably goes rancid long before you use it again in a home setting (unless you make fries every day for a week or two)
@ballskin
@ballskin 2 роки тому
Nobody is forcing you to use duck fat
@rargade
@rargade 9 місяців тому
Chef Frank is incredibly awesome. His explanations in everything that he does is fantastic. I especially love the videos where he has to swap ingredients and make the same the dish as the amateur chef.
@happyhippo1043
@happyhippo1043 Рік тому
Hey Frank! Very thrilled to see this recipe as I've been struggling to make good fries at home. Is it possible to do this in the oven or an air fryer rather than frying them in oil?
@jacobhoover9223
@jacobhoover9223 Рік тому
Yes but what happens when we deviate from instructions from experts
@electrictroy2010
@electrictroy2010 Рік тому
The air fryer will work, but the fries need to be soaked in some fat or oil. Then air fry .
@godkev
@godkev 2 роки тому
Brilliant knowledge and a GREAT example of how video can add to it and make it extra clear. Awesome clip, I loved it!
@mecsonreuben
@mecsonreuben 2 роки тому
This lemon peels' secret no body will tell you after watching this you will through away👉ukposts.info/have/v-deo/gY-Iio9-bmyqp58.html
@koalamanjoe6463
@koalamanjoe6463 2 роки тому
I agree with everything he says here except the second refrigeration, they should be frozen. Freezing causes the moisture in the fry to expand and crystallize. Then when they go straight into fryer that water evaporates leaving cavities of air making the fry super crispy!
@soulaimaneboutjagualt590
@soulaimaneboutjagualt590 Рік тому
you trolling or are you series?
@Sevicify
@Sevicify Рік тому
@@soulaimaneboutjagualt590 They're serious, freezing actually does improves the texture. Another advantage of freezing them is you can make a huge batch ahead of time to keep frozen until you need.
@electrictroy2010
@electrictroy2010 Рік тому
That’s basically the McDonalds method. They blanch the fries in a central factory, and then freeze them. Later at the restaurant, the frozen fries are dumped into oil for final cooking .
@al1410
@al1410 Рік тому
So in that case why not just freeze them instead of blanching? And just fry immediately after freezing
@dobbinj
@dobbinj 2 роки тому
Can you do the first frying of the potato's and freeze them, and when you need them get them out and do the final higher temperature frying? That way you can do a whole bunch at once and finish cooking them over time. The recipe is simple, but most people are not going to prepare for over 24 hours just to have fries at dinner. Not often anyway. Nice video and thanks for sharing!
@kissviragnapsugar33
@kissviragnapsugar33 2 роки тому
I'm thinking about the same idea as you, i think yes, you could put them in the freezer, but I'm also hoping for a better answer.
@jred5153
@jred5153 2 роки тому
Yes you can. Just freeze them in single layer, then transfer them to bag of some sort. You can either move the bag to the fridge in the morning or fry them straight from the freezer. Just lower temperature to 360F so the outside doesn’t brown to fast.
@StafPypen
@StafPypen 2 роки тому
I am so happy that you know where the fries really come from. It makes my Belgian heart beat a little quicker. We don't rince our fries with water, hey, you need a bit of excitement in your kitchen ;-) I personaly use vegetable oil nowadays, but when i was younger, my go to fat was ox fat, that is the original way we used to fry our fries, everywhere in Belgium, back in the 60's and before, (we don't cook them, that's the Dutch style), that fat is still used in the "better" places. We call those cabins where they make the fries, "Frituren". In the French part of our country, that is "Friterie". Frying the first time, we also do at around 150, to 170 degrees C° for 4-ish minutes, i usualy wait until i see the skin of the fries get slightly bubbly. That "low" temp will not cause your fries to get brown or black too fast, even when you don't rince them first. We let our fries cool down outside the fridge, for a minute or 10, no need to have them as cold as ice. We then toss them back into the oil/fat for another four-ish minutes untill golden brown. But, since i have been eating fries all over a big part of the world, hey, it really doesn't matter all that much, fries are fries, as long as you don't call it French fries, just call them fries and know they are originaly from Belgium, not France. LOL Eat fries, be happy
@tomholdorp5084
@tomholdorp5084 2 роки тому
+ we peel the potatoes and cut them by hand.
@StafPypen
@StafPypen 2 роки тому
@@tomholdorp5084 that is the only right way
@kieranfranck2432
@kieranfranck2432 2 роки тому
as a fellow Belgian i can second this!
@Brpwndood
@Brpwndood 2 роки тому
Good to know the right way its made, i never really checked since most times I eat them around midnight Saturdays after a few pints of Maes Pils outside a fritkot, best consumed with a burger with the fries inside.
@Tigerke1986
@Tigerke1986 Рік тому
First fry, best at around 160 Max. If your potato has to high a sugar count, it will get to brown to fast on a higher temperature. An exact time to fry doesn’t exist. They are ready when you hear them sing. Yes if you are in a hurry, you can fry them a second time straight away but that can and will lead to soggy fries. It truly is best when they are cold inside. 2 hours in the fridge will suffice but I learned in culinary school, overnight will be best. All though I never do it the restaurant way myself. Takes to damn long lol. The worst fries I ever ate, at a concert in Ireland. They looked nice and golden but still raw inside. I almost cried lol
@sparkyphantom92
@sparkyphantom92 2 роки тому
I think most people would still prefer their fries greasy just because of the amount of prep that is needed for crispy ones
@stevenalexander4721
@stevenalexander4721 2 роки тому
Just use an air fryer.
@ques1134
@ques1134 2 роки тому
@@stevenalexander4721 omfg your a genius
@agecali7893
@agecali7893 2 роки тому
Refrigerator steps aren't key. I'd say the key is to blanch them to fully cook them, dry/let them cool off, then fry them on a higher heat to crisp them up
@finkijlua4851
@finkijlua4851 2 роки тому
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@regusters
@regusters Рік тому
Gonna run out and grab some Fries while i'm waiting for THESE fries to get done. BRB.
@krystleknott
@krystleknott 23 дні тому
😂
@MottiShneor
@MottiShneor 2 роки тому
Cool! Thanks. The important lesson here, is that making good fries takes 24 hours prep in advance! all that soaking and cooling and drying and re-cooling after first frying... You just have to think about this long before you actually make your chips and eat them. In a restaurant that's not a problem because you're always preparing for tomorrow's customers - but at home it means planning in advance.
@disf5178
@disf5178 2 роки тому
It means.. when you FINALLY get to eat them..you'll think, "that really isn't worth the extra 24 hrs" and that's not even considering the cost/difficulties in obtaining duck fat.
@electrictroy2010
@electrictroy2010 Рік тому
Yeah I’ll just buy McDonalds fries for $1 .
@tightwaxflowmow
@tightwaxflowmow 2 роки тому
i will let u guys know if i finished this recipe next month. im starting today
@Blitzbogen
@Blitzbogen Рік тому
Oof
@LaLiTi
@LaLiTi Рік тому
So yeah
@dumpsteronfire23
@dumpsteronfire23 8 місяців тому
So It been a years how was the fries?
@MikhelBL
@MikhelBL 2 роки тому
Excellent recipe for burnt french fries. 5 stars.
@004spaw
@004spaw Рік тому
Lmao
@Shantiante
@Shantiante Рік тому
@@004spaw yep. those are indeed burnt. Putting up this video is an instant fail.
@nikovelas
@nikovelas Рік тому
🤣
@BlackOilyMenKissing
@BlackOilyMenKissing Рік тому
Came to say this aswell lmao. It's better to just soak the cut potatos and coat it with a thin layer of cornstarch then fry for 5 mins, take out and cool, and fry for 5-10 mins again. Perfect fries ive been making since I was 15(23 now) goes well with sour cream/gravy/ketchup/CHEESE DIP
@GimOA
@GimOA Рік тому
@@BlackOilyMenKissing I prefer my fries cooked, not medium rare. Wash the potatoes please.
@rav9245
@rav9245 Рік тому
Thank you for the precision at the beginning of the video, in Belgium we are a little sensitive when it comes to fries lol If you want a typical Belgian recipe with fries, try the "Routier" or "mitraillette": Baguette + meat + fries + salad + sauce + whatever you want (all inside the baguette) It's fatty, very greasy, but it's good asf. Great video !
@HarrDarr
@HarrDarr Рік тому
what do you mean precision they aren't called french fries because of US troops mingling with french speaking belgians. the term french fry predates ww2 by centuries and while the concept is french, the etymology of french fry is from the way they are cut, not because it's a parisian dish originally
@electrictroy2010
@electrictroy2010 Рік тому
Yes French cookbooks document the deep frying of sliced potatoes in the 1700s. Belgium has no record of the dish as old as that .
@jamieknapp
@jamieknapp Рік тому
I just love Frank, he’s just awesome
@obbzerver
@obbzerver Рік тому
If you're doing your own you should do the final frying in small batches - the universal problem with all fries is they have about a 30 second shelf life.
@t-171
@t-171 2 роки тому
These videos are definitely very helpful and I enjoy watching but it would be nice if you could put the celsius and metric measurements in as well
@huseyinbatuhansermet197
@huseyinbatuhansermet197 2 роки тому
dude, who is seeking this level of perfection in their fries, this takes 2 days to make it i just need my munchies man
@DecadoMeridius
@DecadoMeridius 2 роки тому
this is most definetly not how belgian fries are made -source: i'm belgian Belgian Fries are fried in animal fat, not vegetable oil. preferably ox. also the potatos are first peeled before being cut up, the slice of the fries is also on the larger side. belgian fries are not thin sticks. when theyre cut up, first bake them at 170 degrees celcius then let em cool down and bake them at 190 degrees celsius. they are ready when they start to sing when you hold em out of the fat. with singing i mean i crispy nice sound they make when out of the fat. also these fries are way overcooked. the crispiness kicks in from the second frying not from being cooked that long.
@FieryKanata
@FieryKanata 2 роки тому
The French might claim they have invented the fry. But, even if they did (they didn't), us Belgians have perfected the art of making them. Starchy potato, cut them however you like. Belgian snackbars use 10-13mm variants and peel their potatoes first. Thick fry = don't blanche, thin fry = blanche. Then fry the fries for 5 minutes at 140°C (284°F), take them back out and let them cool off/let the fat drip out. Then heat your oil to 170-180°C (338-356°F) and fry your fries again until they are gold brown. (They also start floating when they are almost done)
@kishouarima3730
@kishouarima3730 2 роки тому
Thanks! I will try this! I remember eating my first Belgian fry. The outside is perfectly golden and thicc, nice subtle crunch, and the inside piping hot and fluffy. Pair it with a nice mayonnaise. Simply perfection.
@FieryKanata
@FieryKanata 2 роки тому
@@kishouarima3730 good luck with it! Most Belgian households buy their fries already pre-fried so we are a bit spoiled :p but nothing beats fresh fries tho :)
@benkesv6867
@benkesv6867 2 роки тому
You never blanche any friy that is not done im a third generation Friturist from Belgium !!!!!
@johnhaynes3901
@johnhaynes3901 2 роки тому
" FRANK the tank" at it again !!!! Can we get a "Franks Favorites" segment? Where Frank shows us the food he likes and likes to make ? just a thought.....
@grizzlednerd4521
@grizzlednerd4521 2 роки тому
Frank has his own UKposts channel "ProtoCooks with Chef Frank".
@johnhaynes3901
@johnhaynes3901 2 роки тому
@@grizzlednerd4521 bless you Grizzled Nerd; if you are telling the truth, my life just got way better! ❤️
@johnhaynes3901
@johnhaynes3901 2 роки тому
@@grizzlednerd4521 ITS TRUE! ITS ALL TRUE! Bless you Grizzled nerd! How can UKposts NOT put this channel on my feed before today ?! Better now than never !!! 🤟💪
@77LCJ
@77LCJ 2 роки тому
A tip for using the mandolin - by an anti-cut-glove! I used to be almost scared of using my mandolin cutter - to the point where i left a large amount of the vegetable in question uncut. But after I bought a glove (and tested it with at knife on my cutting board) I have no problems slicing the whole potato down to the point where my fingers come in contact with the blade. Before I had an almost irrational fear of the thing, since one one my friends injured his hand in a very gory way. Best 10$ purchase you can make if you are afraid of slicing your fingers into tiny ribbons!
@anderfu8273
@anderfu8273 2 роки тому
Those sound great for a sword fight.
@77LCJ
@77LCJ Рік тому
@@anderfu8273 Well they are not that thick so blunt force trauma will still break your fingers.
@gaming.golden
@gaming.golden Рік тому
sounds like you actually had a very rational fear
@couchpotatoe91
@couchpotatoe91 2 роки тому
This is. So much. Work! Personally I like oven potatoes that I cut in half thrice (8 pieces each) coat with oil and salt and just bake in the oven at max temperature (250°C+) for around 30min. Super easy, super quick and super crispy. But I guess this is nice if you're doing some really fancy burgers or smth. where you already put other stuff in the freezer overnight.
@CLove511
@CLove511 2 роки тому
It really isn't though, it's just a few steps spread out that probably take 20 minutes of work all told (minus oil cleanup time) and go faster as you do them more. He cuts and washes them in the morning or night before, blanches them, then lets them chill until it's time to fry them up. You can even use water to blanche if you're careful, so less cleanup. Even if you're eating fries every night...somehow...then you have a constant rotation of fries that are washed, blanched, and eaten.
@hp2513
@hp2513 2 роки тому
@@CLove511 it's not so much work but it takes so much time. it really only works for serving, because then you'll know to make it before. If you're craving restaurant fries, might as well buy some because it'll take a day or two to make these according to his recipe. Not really worth the work unless you wanna impress guests.
@CLove511
@CLove511 2 роки тому
@@hp2513 sure, but cooking isn't necessarily "What sounds good at this exact moment?" If I know I get duck-fat fries tomorrow, I'm craving them every second until I make them, and I can get restaurant fries to tide me over until then :)
@CyclingLasVegas
@CyclingLasVegas 2 роки тому
@@CLove511 nobody wants “restaurant quality” fries that wont be ready for 6 hours..
@CLove511
@CLove511 2 роки тому
@@CyclingLasVegas I'll eat them with my better-than-most-restaurant quality brisket that takes 8, and you can agree to disagree.
@JorisDeGroot
@JorisDeGroot 2 роки тому
As a Belgian Frank-fan, I fully endorse this video! Although you should have paired this video with an explanation of how to make traditional mayonaise by hand. Belgian Fries really should be eaten with a touch of nice, mustardy mayonaise.
@TheMacallan14
@TheMacallan14 2 роки тому
how can you endorse this video when he doesnt' even peel the potatos and cut the fries by hand? also, I think they are slighty overcooked guessing by the color. Also, the 6-8 hours is really not necessary.
@user-wp7zc1np9x
@user-wp7zc1np9x 2 роки тому
@@TheMacallan14 why peel them, the skin is nice
@TheMacallan14
@TheMacallan14 2 роки тому
@@user-wp7zc1np9x Won't find them that way in Belgium! Belgian (French) fries DON'T have skin on them. You can, but not how we do it.
@user-wp7zc1np9x
@user-wp7zc1np9x 2 роки тому
@@TheMacallan14 I know, ik ben van Mol vintj
@user-wp7zc1np9x
@user-wp7zc1np9x 2 роки тому
@@TheMacallan14 maar video had het niet over hoe ze het hier maken dus, gewoon zijn eigen ding
@ntong4952
@ntong4952 8 місяців тому
I would love to try this recipe❤
@hdufort
@hdufort 2 роки тому
After the fries are blanched, is it possible to freeze them in a bag? I'd like to have fries "almost" ready to be served, in good amounts.
@SmiteThatButton
@SmiteThatButton 2 роки тому
As far as I know, you can. Just make sure to dry then off before putting them in the oil for the final fry. I don't usually do it, I like my food fresh and have plenty of time, but what you propose is the idea behind store sold fry-ready fries (though some are just pre-fried). Though I can't offer much insight on this, your choice of oil might affect the freezing point, as well as the taste of the fries. This is just about the limit of my knowledge on this matter, might have to wait for a more experienced cook to come along and correct me, or just experiment a bit. If anything I said doesn't hold up, feel free to correct me
@ArutusMatticus
@ArutusMatticus 2 роки тому
That is actually what we do in the Netherlands, we buy a bag of frozen fries at the supermarket. They have only been blanched in the factory so we can immediately fry them up in one go.
@Lolbama2012
@Lolbama2012 2 роки тому
Absolutely. This is exactly what frozen french fires at the grocery store are. Blanched, frozen fries. The ice crystals forming inside the fries will even make their insides fluffier. Fry, freeze, fry is how I've always made french fries. Perfectly crispy, perfectly fluffy. The best way to eat several potatoes xD
@hdufort
@hdufort 2 роки тому
@@Lolbama2012 Hoping that the end result is better than store-bought frozen fries, which have a cardboard texture and are not very tasty.
@venmong8718
@venmong8718 2 роки тому
After frozen, need to let out about 2-3 hours before using to let fries get to room temperature, then wipe with paper towel to dry excess water, also need to be more careful when put fries into hot oil. I don't have microwave so I don't know is it possible to microwave it when got out from freezer. If it possible then can skip multiple step, basically let out, microwave, dry check, fry.
@renviluan2842
@renviluan2842 Рік тому
Took me years to perfect my fries recipe. I haven't gone to Belgium though but so far it's the best I've had in my country.
@shawnflynn7235
@shawnflynn7235 Місяць тому
Excellent video, and so easy to do! Mise en place is so important!
@kazuhakaedehara2488
@kazuhakaedehara2488 2 роки тому
"Honey, what do you want for dinner?" "Fish and fries." "Oh, alright. We'll have Fish and Fries for lunch tomorrow." "I thought you said dinner." "Oh, honey. You can't rush good fries."
@Fattony6666
@Fattony6666 2 роки тому
oh honey, why did I marry a moron who can't plan ahead for one day
@xSTstSTx
@xSTstSTx Рік тому
This is great because they’ll be ready to fry in 2 to 3 business days when my spider arrives in the mail! Perfect timing!
@i_want_pizza7576
@i_want_pizza7576 11 місяців тому
funny
@b01tact10n
@b01tact10n Рік тому
I did this to 10 lbs of russets I grew, then froze them. Pretty darn good fries. There are steps to cooking, following steps will get you simular results but straying from a recipes steps is key. The last ingredient in all my cooking is my ❤. Great video this guy is a Pro!👍
@fiveminutezen
@fiveminutezen Рік тому
I use a cut clove covered with a latex or nitrile glove for working with the mandoline. It allows me to work quickly and I can even hold onto hot things with the cut glove underneath the nitrile.
@carlbernardcruz8038
@carlbernardcruz8038 2 роки тому
Me:*Cooks fries for only 5min* Frank:So u need to chill this fries for a whole month so we can get that crunch-
@pergolanatural3805
@pergolanatural3805 8 місяців тому
Great!! Thank you so much Sir!
@Thadarkknyte82
@Thadarkknyte82 7 місяців тому
You only have to let them sit in cold water for about an hour. I tried this recipe Sunday and they came out perfect!! Just like Five Guys!
@epicurious
@epicurious 2 роки тому
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@noahjaques9939
@noahjaques9939 2 роки тому
The problem I always have with this is how long it takes. I don’t want to have French fries tomorrow, I want them now
@vrdeontae
@vrdeontae 2 роки тому
Facts
@1Thunderfire
@1Thunderfire 2 роки тому
I think this method is way overkill to be honest. Just slice the spuds evenly (a mandolin isn't necessary, especially if you have little space to begin), heat the oil in a pan for 10 minutes (may need longer if the kitchen is cold like ours) and cook for approximately ten minutes or so depending on the amount. Drain onto kitchen roll. I think the only major problem is what to do with the oil if you don't have chips often so you wouldn't have a permanent pan of oil on the stovetop.
@noahjaques9939
@noahjaques9939 2 роки тому
@@1Thunderfire oil storage isn’t even an issue if you own a deep fryer like I do.
@JohnDoesItAll
@JohnDoesItAll Місяць тому
Definitely gives the best results ❤
@jgehbinv
@jgehbinv 7 місяців тому
Fantastic video ... a chef who is also an entertainer and poet! :)
@shiropaelma8135
@shiropaelma8135 2 роки тому
I asked my mom to make some restaurant quality French fries while watching a movie, that was 2 days ago and I'm still waiting for my dish. Fun fack: It's a long time taking dish cause she has to freeze it over night.
@woofawoof7616
@woofawoof7616 2 роки тому
How's it going?
@DecadoMeridius
@DecadoMeridius 2 роки тому
this is most definetly not how belgian fries are made -source: i'm belgian Belgian Fries are fried in animal fat, not vegetable oil. preferably ox. also the potatos are first peeled before being cut up, the slice of the fries is also on the larger side. belgian fries are not thin sticks. when theyre cut up, first bake them at 170 degrees celcius then let em cool down and bake them at 190 degrees celsius. they are ready when thay start to sing when you hold em out of the fat. with singing i mean i crispy nice sound they make when out of the fat. also these fries are way overcooked. the crispiness kicks in from the second frying not from being cooked that long.
@BigBoyJay_69
@BigBoyJay_69 2 роки тому
Disappointed we didn't see Frank grow and harvest his own potatoes
@finkijlua4851
@finkijlua4851 2 роки тому
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