how to make Crispy French Fries at home

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Why are french fries fried twice? Why are french fries boiled first? Why should I add vinegar to the boiling water? We'll answer all those questions by learning how to make Crispy French Fries at home. Recipe from The Food Lab.
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Crispy Intro: (0:00)
Why are fries fried twice?: (0:33)
Why are french fries boiled?: (1:20)
Why boil in vinegar?: (2:20)
Recipe: (3:15)

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@colina1330 3 жыл бұрын

I never thought the word "micro-blister" could sound so appetizing.

@jimmymac601 3 жыл бұрын

That would generally end a date.

@sometoad 3 жыл бұрын

Now imagine if "Micro-blisters" where a thing and when you moved your hand you just heard your skin *CRUNCH*

@Vishan24 3 жыл бұрын

8:01 I respect a man who speaks while making hand gestures while holding two french fries

@velizarzhelev6552 3 жыл бұрын

yessir

@dotdankory 3 жыл бұрын

fries are delicious

@Solbashio 3 жыл бұрын

He is daddy

@TheHumanSystem 3 жыл бұрын

That is an interesting criteria for given another human respect.

@chillaxTF 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting take, I was personally getting anxious that we wouldn't get to see him eat the french fries.

@eronbaftjari3848 2 жыл бұрын

I love how this guy actually tells us what to do and what happens when u don’t do it and explains everything how to do them .. this guy is underrated love this dude ♥️♥️

@_LLawliet23 3 жыл бұрын

Just made them. I've been trying to make perfect french fries at home for months now and this is by far the best method I've tried. So so good. Thank you!

@gabrielbutler4645 3 жыл бұрын

Ikr I had the same problem but I just made this recipe and they were so crispy and delicious

@_LLawliet23 3 жыл бұрын

@@gabrielbutler4645 yeah, and they also look amazing. I sent a pic of the fries to some friends and many of them thought they were frozen fries!

@legendaryzourzi 3 жыл бұрын

@@_LLawliet23 can you help me I made this today and it was soft as heck 😔 Please help me what did i do wrong

@amaanshah9625 3 жыл бұрын

@@legendaryzourzi you might have prolonged the first frying period!

@legendaryzourzi 3 жыл бұрын

@@amaanshah9625 well i did I think 75 sec What is it I'm missing

@Karmageddonn 4 жыл бұрын

WOW! This is the reason why I gave up making my own fries-- they always came out soft, soggy and not crispy at all. Thank you for this video. I can't wait to try this!

@EthanChlebowski 4 жыл бұрын

I used to be in the same boat, these methods are a game changer!

@tomclarke4978 3 жыл бұрын

Still turned out soggy and soft for me, no idea where I went wrong

@raajanand2 3 жыл бұрын

@@tomclarke4978 could it be you're going too thick?

@channelname4331 2 жыл бұрын

@@tomclarke4978 maybe the type of potato is different

@SuperDjavol 2 жыл бұрын

buy red potato. just wash him before frying. it wil be crispy. no this shit with boiling and two times frying

@Berkana 2 жыл бұрын

Ethan, would you consider trying a variation of this method? Boil the fries, but then coat them in corn starch or potato starch or a mix of both, shake off or brush off the excess, and then just fry them once until golden. There are videos on KZfaq of people making starch coated fries, and they are extra crispy without needing to double-fry. The boiling step should cook the potatoes through. Try it and see what you think of it.

@AFN2750 3 жыл бұрын

I recommend freezing them in between the frying, it crystallizes the inside, leading to more of a fluffy interior when finished

@kobewilliams65 3 жыл бұрын

I would recommend actually using a wire rack to keep the fries crispy, if the fries are on a lined paper towel baking sheet they are just gonna be sitting in the oils and get soggy, if they are on the wire rack the oil will drip down and keep the fries crispy, great video!

@kreasy.962 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip

@stephenasunnamedsource2943 3 жыл бұрын

I always find in these types of videos that minor tweaks can be made. It just goes to show that we're all learning and getting better. I was thinking the same thing when i saw the paper towels lol

@SillySenpai69 3 жыл бұрын

Oil does not actually make food soggy. You can try it if you get a fried food and leave it in some oil overnight i won't get soggy it'll just be greasy.

@templeOfChrist1994 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, maybe if we don’t have a wire rack one could possible use a strainer. 🤷‍♂️

@RegstarRogstar 3 жыл бұрын

@@SillySenpai69 the steam will soften the potato side that faces the towel tho

@ryanlx101 3 жыл бұрын

I tried this and honestly it was the crispiest fries that I have ever tried and this is the first time I'm making fries. I love how you explained what the significance of each of the steps were.

@MikePouch 2 жыл бұрын

I've been making fries at home for years with mixed results. I always thought I needed better potatoes or something. But I made these tonight and was blown away. Can't wait for the next mussels and fries night!!

@user-sv8zd4zg9z 3 жыл бұрын

For a man who hasn’t been trained, you do a amazing job in your research and film delivery

@sofiashah2794 3 жыл бұрын

Super underrated channel fr. Not only do you teach the science behind different methods, you also make your recipes super home-cook friendly. I will be trying these French fries tomorrow!

@gabrielbutler4645 3 жыл бұрын

You are amazing I've never cooked french fries properly. But recently I ate the best french fries I have ever eaten because of this video. I really hope u reach 100k soon

@evcooksfood8582 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy the scientific approach here Ethan! Your breakdown of it all is super clear and easy to understand. Great job!

@eyepodwalkman6247 3 жыл бұрын

Only time I've ever heard a real specific reason for parboiling. Makes perfect sense.

@StillOnTrack 2 жыл бұрын

I made these for the first time today with burgers for 4th of July for my mother and grandparents and they loved them! I think I could've done even better if I wasn't rushing. Can't wait to try them again!

@roanokejoe 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Just tried this deal. OMG! Best fries I've ever had. Used Canola oil because I couldn't find peanut oil in a reasonable size. I also used distilled white vinegar because you didn't specify which type. Worked like a charm!

@gerardaslisauskas1217 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Ethan! I cannot thank you enough, for I tryed 4 times to fry French Fries using different techinques and guess what, ONLY your method took my soogy mashed potatos to a nicely golden, crunchy french fries! You are an amazing youtuber, a master chef and I hope that one day you will get way more attention for I will support you throughout this journey as much as I can. THANK YOU! :)

@BobRooney290 Жыл бұрын

love the science behind it all, but there's no way i will spend hours making these just to make them all disappear in 2 minutes, especially when i can just go 2 blocks down and buy mddonalds fries.

@Izzy-ym2bk Жыл бұрын

That will drive you to your death with every pack you open 🤭

@seandugger9649 Жыл бұрын

Just made them myself and they are still soggy and floppy. 🤷‍♂️

@muhdsyahir9416 3 жыл бұрын

OMG I just did it. I followed every single steps given and the result is fantastic, much much much better than frozen fries bought from supermarket. It's crispy on the outside & soft and full on the inside. Adding some spices (my little tweak) like cayenne pepper and paprika powder makes it even more epic.

@RainSpells 3 жыл бұрын

Used this recipe tonight. Worked perfectly! They were crispy even when they cooled down. Thank you!

@randomman3 3 жыл бұрын

I usually don't comment on recipe videos but I made these and they turned out absolutely amazing. Would reccomend. 10/10 would make again.

@loriwalker-brandon9163 3 ай бұрын

Loved the explanation of the process and the 'why' behind the method - thank you for sharing!

@dracohendrix1668 2 жыл бұрын

Recipe for 6 russet potatoes, cut into 4 inch fries-> 3:15 Boiling fried: 30 ml white vinegar per 2 liters of water 10 min cooking time, stir occasionally . 400F peanut oil

@spazzwazzle 3 жыл бұрын

Forget whatever you were going to have for your next meal; these are fucking incredible. The simple, thoughtful tips really translate to a much better fry experience. They taste great and have the perfect texture, and since they're boiled first, you can fry them to your desired crispiness level without worrying about undercooking them.

@igorgilza 2 жыл бұрын

GREAT RECIPE!!! I just tried it myself after couple suggy tries. Not super-crispy like I expected (maybe should have keep them in the oil little longer) but they are really good. And, to my surprise, this vinegar trick makes HUGE difference. Thank you!!

@skd4056 3 жыл бұрын

Tried many different methods , but this one is by far most accurate to get your fries done and reasoning at beginning of the video abt how & why’s are bang on

@AS-sz2pi 4 жыл бұрын

It's so awesome that you explain everything in depth sometimes 😁 love your recipes!

@EthanChlebowski 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@DeweyHulsey 4 жыл бұрын

Ethan I just want to say that your videos are amazing - never change! I stumbled onto your channel and am shocked that you don't have hella more views. I appreciate your business oriented channel as well. That line about "making the kind of tutorial videos I would have wanted" applies 1000x to the content you've created. A friend of mine and myself watched a few of your recipes last night and were blown away by how thorough and succinct they are. You are a magnificent teacher and I have learned a lot! I will be throwing this channel at all of my friends until you're mad popular and stupid rich, best of luck mate!

@EthanChlebowski 4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate man. Thanks for coming along the journey. I'm excited to see where this all goes in the next couples years!

@OPTAFTP 3 жыл бұрын

just tried this and followed all the steps exactly. It worked perfectly and my kitchen does not smell like a Long John Silvers or a county fair or whatever. Excellent method, 10/10. Would make again!

@maitrayobrahmachari6886 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Ethan, I used this recipe to make French fries and trust me, they were amazing. Super crunchy texture on the outside and soft on the inside. Just like the ones you get at any big fast food chains, if not better. I added my own twist to it by sprinkling some garlic powder over it and they tasted even better (personal opinion). Thanks for the research and recipe man. Love from India

@jenicawoitowicz8895 2 жыл бұрын

I made these tonight. Didn’t even follow the recipe exactly but it was enough to make -awesome- crispy fries. Thank you for sharing!!

@mr.c9846 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative. I'm going to try this!

@thickymcghee7681 10 ай бұрын

Probably one of the best YT channels to learn how to make tasty stuff.

@deelaynee 3 жыл бұрын

Made these today. My husband APPROVES. Thank you Ethan!

@sir_cabbage1170 2 жыл бұрын

Me and my dad just tried this method, and the fries came out just perfect. We cut our fries a little thinner, but they were just as good as regular size fries. Plus, more is better. Thanks for this tutorial, man!

@YaLamarre 2 жыл бұрын

Once again, the fries came out amazingly, no splashing, no burning, barely any cleaning to do. Those recipes are pure gold!

@lilfleur7914 3 жыл бұрын

Really beautifully explained!! Thank you so much, will definitely try this!

@jeffreyxu6430 3 жыл бұрын

Made them a few times. My god were these my favorite fries ever. Crispy yet fluffy. 12/10

@randycraig978 Жыл бұрын

Wow this is a great video of a great recipe! I followed the recipe exactly and was blown away by how good the fries are. Easily some of the best French Fries I have ever had. And now, I know how to make them myself. Amazing! Many thanks Ethan! 🙏👍😋

@DGDfan13 3 жыл бұрын

Such an amazing channel The amount of info per video is wild. Appreciated, man.

@QWNSWORDS 3 жыл бұрын

These are perfect! I've been trying for so long to make perfect fries! Thank you!

@stampthelamp 6 ай бұрын

This is my go to recipe now. Everyone loves these. Thanks!

@gaborap1043 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is going places! I’m impressed with the details and direction. Great content :D

@soba4763 3 жыл бұрын

the quality of these videos is incredible. keep it up man, im sure you will make it up there

@topfeedcoco Жыл бұрын

HOLY MOLY!! This is THE method for the BEST Fries ever!!! Thank You Ethan

@msteel2986 3 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure you're gonna hit the big time; this channel is awesome. Thanks for these vids!

@yamahaguy1732 Жыл бұрын

Hadn’t seen anyone else say to boil them in the vinegar water and they turned out the best! I have been doing the same process with chips for the longest time. Boiling them like the chips had been a thought of mine for quite some time just never did do it. Enjoyed every bite of these!

@victorychang1294 2 жыл бұрын

I just made these and they turned out great. Thanks for creating this informative how to.

@MrLogicallyrandom 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy the approach of this channel content because it keeps it all informative in a way that I've noticed others can't do. Which is to say that I don't feel like it's not coming off as pretentious.

@shahedanahar2232 3 жыл бұрын

My mom made this and I'm eating right now. These are awesome. Thank you sooo much.

@REAL_MPSS 3 жыл бұрын

This is brilliant. I love knowing why even more than how!

@uruz88 2 жыл бұрын

Mate unreal. Love your channel. Your recipes always work, and I think a large part is your attention to explaining techniques and their importance.

@bethanyvladic3311 3 жыл бұрын

Did this. Turned out great, thank you. And I was able to put some aside for another time, which is something I’ve been wanting to do.

@TheDarkLordK 3 жыл бұрын

I just tried this recipe, and I love the result! I recommend giving this fry recipe a try!

@charlesparr1611 4 ай бұрын

This is a superb educational video, wish you had been around to teach my classes when I was in Culinary school 35 years ago, frankly you would have been better than every one of my instructors.

@PoeLemic 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing us this. We are planning to cook everything at home now. And this will help us be able to make the fries that we never could before.

@damienscanlon6965 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy everything I've tried... thanks my friend. Very happy to enjoy all your delicious recipes.

@stefaniel2906 3 жыл бұрын

I made these last night only after I realized that I didn't have frozen fries. Since it was last minute, I boiled the potatoes for 5 mins and omitted the 30 minute rest between blanching and 2nd fry. These potatoes were the BEST home fries I've ever made and will be the only way I make fries. THANK YOU!!!!

@barefootradish6516 3 жыл бұрын

Just tried them! They turned out amaziiing!! Thank youuu

@drfirewall1637 3 жыл бұрын

I tried this, it worked perfectly. Great recipe

@panathasg13 3 жыл бұрын

I am glad you see your growth. you do proper work man. You are totally my cooking style!

@OliverBevan23 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this recipe! Definitely the best fries I've ever made.

@jeffs2559 2 жыл бұрын

Very good technique, I just made them today. I used avocado oil and they were great. I think one caution is to only take them to light golden, I let a few stay in oil beyond 4.5 minutes, just to experiment, and they were dry and had almost hollowed interiors. Delicious.

@romahaverisenfromtheirruins Ай бұрын

I can't cook much, but I tried making them that way and they turned out pretty great. thanks mate

@NeroTheDuke 3 жыл бұрын

I tried this today and these are for real the best fries i have ever eaten!!!!! Absolutely recommended for everybody!!!

@Ayesha-hh4xb 3 жыл бұрын

I just tried them and honestly they came out super crispy and gorgeous 😻 thankyouuuu;!!

@dantefpsgaming 11 ай бұрын

I have never seen a video so perfectly explained with scientific facts and process. This is what i call a modern day cooking technique.Awesome bro. If possible make a video for those who wana eat fries but also dont wana go away from their diet plan( probably something with the help of air fryer or baking). And u got a sub❤

@varjostin8668 Жыл бұрын

This was the only recipe that worked for the resolution i wanted! Easy to follow as well, will bookmark the recipe on the site :D

@prestonbuffington954 4 жыл бұрын

When I was a small child, the baby sitter who was an elderly lady used to make for me those fries. I never knew how much effort it took to make them. I'm a new subscriber to your channel and I appreciate your content. Stay safe.

@EthanChlebowski 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it, thank you.

@joseph-ow1hf 3 ай бұрын

Interesting you don't do the blanch fry at a low temp, but high for short period of time. Thanks for all you do Ethan. I've really upped my game watching you, Kenji and Brian L.

@Hasa07 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love to refry fries when they're cold.

@gilltim5711 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Explains exactly what I wanted to learn....how to make CRISPY french fries. Thanks!

@brenduhgeeyeen 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining everything, best French fries video.

@jxxsimmer672 2 жыл бұрын

I just made these fries and they were SOOO GOOD I’ve never made fries so crispy! They came out exactly like the video

@khedger89 4 жыл бұрын

Dude your channel is so underrated. Found you on tik tok and binged all your videos on there. Learned a ton! Now onto the KZfaq channel 🤘🏼🤙🏼

@user-et7fu3jg9l 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the explanation. Now I understand why I put vinegar in the boiling water.

@Masala_Pizzaa Жыл бұрын

The french fry stall I go to occasionally hasn't been here for a while, so now I am making this to satisfy my period cravings. Thank you for such an informative video!

@fred6464 Ай бұрын

These were awesome, everyone liked them. I used a 1/2" cut and my fryer only goes to 375 so I had to add a few minutes. I turned my fryer up to max temp and waited for the heating light to go out before I dropped a batch in.

@PhantomSavage 2 жыл бұрын

Started making these when I realized I only had 2/3rd bottle of canola oil left in my pantry... so in order to stretch it out, I used up the last bottom third of a jar of Duck Fat. What followed was probably the single best french fry I've ever eaten in my life.

@rdablock 2 жыл бұрын

awful lot of oil for a single french fry

@donsnow4564 11 ай бұрын

Awesome video. One extra step that I found that the majority of ppl that I make these fries for love is...using fine sea salt and a sprinkle of Goya Adobo all purpose seasoning with cumin! Sometimes coriander or saffron but the one with cumin gets the most praise. Cheers

@wado1942 2 жыл бұрын

I just made a batch of these for lunch. I'm Italian so I don't like measuring or timing recipes, but they still came out perfect on my first try.😃

@sherrychen2144 3 жыл бұрын

This is the first video that made me truly understand how the fries become crispy. So inspiring.

@jasons6604 3 ай бұрын

I come back to this video years later because it’s by far the best French fry “how to” video out there imo.

@GU1TARD3MON 3 жыл бұрын

I’m in love with this channel man!!!! Can’t wait for you to blow up. Love from South Africa 🤗

@richardhendrix1274 2 жыл бұрын

Just made these, they turned out great!

@yosefnathan8648 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, and the fries came out perfect just like you said. Thank you so much

@bch9124 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this toddler-friendly. We loved watching your how-to, and my kiddo make-believed right along with you. =)

@henryhopkins5261 Жыл бұрын

Best fries I've ever had in my life. I shallow fried them in olive oil and they turned out perfectly

@frazakhtar8822 3 жыл бұрын

When you gave the granny smith apple in a pie analogy, it was like the cooking clouds parted and I understood everything

@user-bn7ws1cr9p 2 жыл бұрын

I made these and they’re the best fries I made so far. I remember making fries the other day and they came out soggy but now after watch your video it’s better

@bleutitanium6513 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video. I enjoyed how you explained things of Why you boil and then fry twice. I also like that you reference your past video and how it pertains to what you are doing now. (I hope you do more of that) Keep up the awesome work !!

@EthanChlebowski 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yep I plan to do plenty more referencing to past foods, I think it's important to learn how similar all cooking really is!

@AaronJonesMagic Жыл бұрын

Give this technique a try today. Best fries ever. Keep it up. Enjoy your videos always.

@kayknox4949 4 жыл бұрын

Every time I watch a new video I wonder why this guy doesn't have hundreds of thousands of subs. I hope this one gets you closer.

@LatoriaMartin 3 жыл бұрын

Oh im trying this. I did the baking soda method and it was fantastic for French fries

@sonali7492 2 жыл бұрын

I followed this and they came out soo gooddd

@coab43a22f2 3 жыл бұрын

Best recipe that I have tried, and I tried many different methods.

@manmalhotra 3 жыл бұрын

I tried, you get really crispy fries, in fact they stay crispy forever (at least 12 hours) unless you let them steam together. For people who don't have thermometer: 1. boil at 7 (out of 10). 2. Fry at 10 (out of 10), both times.

@cleanerwhite9470 3 жыл бұрын

That heat control tip is a life saver thank you.

@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim 2 жыл бұрын

Everyone's stovetop settings are different, I would advise people to get a thermometer rather than try to blind-guess. If you're rich enough to be making the best french fries you are rich enough to buy a thermometer.

@adelgrekazo8163 3 жыл бұрын

i always put ketchap mayo and siracha and everyone says im disgusting for mixing but im glad to see others doing it

@joshana64 2 жыл бұрын

Made these last night and they came out perfect. I’ve tried over the years different ways of preparing fries and they always come out disappointing but not these ones. Hands down the best fries I’ve ever made. The only comparison to these fries are the ones at The Habit Burger in California, spot on copy cat recipe.