French Fries - How to Make Crispy French Fries

[@foodwishes]

Check out the recipe: www.allrecipes.com/Recipe/219634/Chef-Johns-French-Fries/

[@victorifenske6720]

Hello Chef John I really like your cooking videos but we but my ideas are way better than the idea can you can you try to make cheesy french fries this time what's your favorite territory video

[@brettoberry3586]

My dad used to make these when we'd come back from fishing and made pan fried fish and chips. Beautiful work, Chef John... Takes me back to a simpler time.

[@mandarightnow]

"I've been serving ketchup with fries for as long as I can remember." Ingenious.

[@TheHumanSystem]

Out genius.

[@vince1638]

My Knowallogist Mother In Law said my fries (ur way) were the best she'd ever had. Now thats incredible.

[@thatdudebro]

people getting upset over him calling them french fries is the silliest thing ive seen on youtube in a long time.

[@Timinator62]

iPooDaily Ha ha, you should go watch a Car video about a Corvette or Ferrari something like that....you read the STUPIDEST arguments about what car is THE best...all by people that have never driven one and NEVER will own one either.

[@Delveaux]

+iPooDaily Exactly. I am from Belgium and frankly, we Belgians are not at all upset if people call them French fries. We just enjoy eating them......that's the way we are......

[@louisericketts6738]

Do what we English do. Call them chips and what you call chips call crisps.

[@lughfiregod16]

+Louise Ricketts We'd have to change cookies and biscuits as well. I just call them fries.

[@thatdudebro]

Louise Ricketts if pants are underwear, what are pants ?

[@ephraimgarrett4727]

Nowadays, fast food restaurants use frozen fries out of a bag. In 1970, the restaurant that I worked at made their fries starting with whole potatoes. After they were de-skinned and sliced, they were blanched in hot oil in wire baskets for a few minutes. Then, the baskets were hung on rolling, stainless steel racks so that the fries could drain and cool. Covered in plastic wrap, they would stay good for quite awhile -- until they were needed for the final frying. It was a labor intensive process, but the fries were much better tasting than today's.

[@daFranch1se69]

I tried this, and it worked very well. My family loved the crispy fries. Great Recipe.

[@Timinator62]

I never knew people could get so pissed off over French Fries until I read the comments here...sheesh this world is a messed up place.

[@johmanabat3746]

+Timinator62 There were very nice comments before when I watched this years ago and also very few dislikes, now people just easily gets pissed about everything.

[@NathanLJustice]

+Timinator62 It's the internet people can be assholes without any repercussions. Good video anyway

[@ronaldalec7233]

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[@rockinredhead70]

@@johmanabat3746 trump effect

[@Videocentric2010]

I love you! please adopt me and feed me for the rest of my life. :3

[@arunkumar-mb3tp]

:D

[@DraMaurenNavarro]

Kalyani me too please

[@Setheroph1]

just so you know, they are all over 40

[@nooriyati2777]

Kalyani u r funky funny ...h h h h h

[@Pulowski]

what the fuck

[@bafab00ey]

It never stops Chef John. Great stuff.

[@just1raindog]

Not only are your videos helpful, you have a neat sense of humor, too. I like that.

[@hotyu3456]

This was a very helpful video! The fries came out soo crispy!! Definitely gonna try it again. Thanks!

[@LightBumble]

You are funny Chef. I like your recipes and your sense of humor. Keep up the good cooking.

[@10131966able]

I have watched HUNDREDS of your videos and have been subscribed to your channel a really long time now. I really appreciate how concise and to the point you make your videos and how clearly you explain the cooking process. Your Roasted Prime Rib, which does require some math . . . . . , is AWESOME!!! I have just two more words: YOU ROCK!!!!!

[@malaidian93]

"i just pulled a cheek muscle" LOL

[@missjellykaren]

Feel with the spider the crispiness! Love it! I just made it today! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! Thanks chef John!

[@michellelynn1493]

You make it look so easy Chef John 😍

[@bearpawz_]

Michelle Lynn.. If you're still on here 5 years later.. 😄.. I pulled this recipe up last night to give it a try & I was thinking..🤔 ..first he says only make them if you have leftover oil from making donuts.. then he says.. "I don't expect you to do this" ... But I realized he was just BS'ing about the donut oil, and he was suggesting that cutting them by hand can be tough to get them even.. I guess if you have a mandolin or some sort of fry cutter, it may be easier? Welp, I cut mine by hand & it was a PIECE OF CAKE... Super EASY! I fried them in my presto frier out on my upper deck outside ( 29 degrees 🤣) b'cas I was also frying some fresh Alaska cod & I always fry seafood outside. The fries were SO SIMPLE to make & sooOOoo delicious! 😋

[@Krieghandt]

I'm surprised you didn't eat these with your homemade ketchup. Oh wait, that video was 4 years later. You have some great videos in the archive, I must say.

[@Marisolpink]

you are funny!!! like it!!!

[@canadianbeeever5702]

This comment should have more likes!

[@b0bm3g47]

9 YEARS

[@gisele2042]

Chef John, you are the best! We need you get a Food Channel Program right away!

[@imDavina1331]

i have a fry cutter i got for like a dollar .50 cents at a cheap place. had it for a very long time now. at least 7 years and i cook fries at least twice a month

[@rgerber]

so i tried it, insteas of a knife i used a spoon to cut the tates. Then i had no oil, so i used butter. Also the potatos where moldy inside, thats why i used the peelings. I accidentally threw them away and was left with the fried butter. I seasoned with sugar and served. It looked almost as your picture, with a nice soft crunch.

[@groartigegrammatik4997]

Lol what

[@AKilahVamp]

🙄😶

[@567Katii]

PEOPLE. He's saying "don't do this at home" because he's being sarcastic...smh. Of course you can do it, he's not gonna bloody find you if you cook the chips is he?! Seriously, where is anyone with some COMMON SENSE?

[@velkanzi]

You are, after all, the Tyler Skye of your french fries.

[@PrayingWarfare]

567Katii People have different type of common sense.

[@leothesealo4265]

567Katii what do you mean chips? I thought he was making fries!

[@ItsLovelyNyah]

She has and accent

[@godscardioscar]

I tried to make these fries at home... and guess what? He did found me... now my house is hunted by this guy's spirit :(

[@emilypalmieri9268]

There's this great new thing called sarcasm and you can detect it if you have a sense or humor

[@nabs3465]

ugly skank

[@zephyteh2628]

of*

[@shirinf333]

Niiibs Shithead

[@worldhello1234]

Sarcasm is not necessarily great, just like your non sequitur. It is pretty obvious bullshit.

[@emilypalmieri9268]

Why is everyone all of a sudden so angry that I made this comment 2 years after I wrote it lmao

[@UnfilteredMedic]

At 4:13 a.m. this is so yummy. I bake them in a broiler oven or in a regular oven if needing to make a lot.

[@baitface171]

Mmmmmm..........So Gonna try this....looks yummy

[@isabelgavin1651]

I love how he is like don't do this 😂😂😂

[@mollypresto5899]

... Did a Cat jump on the piano at 00:09?!😂

[@cooperreynolds5041]

I think the pianist had a mini-stroke there for a second.

[@veronique1000]

molly presto Lmao 😂😂

[@nabs3465]

yes babygirl u did

[@islandbee]

I like it. It's like a jazzy improvisation.

[@ashishthomas5562]

Cats do that a lot 😂

[@PMGK]

Have you ever made Sweet Potato fries?

[@sepioify]

It.Is.MAGNIFICENT

[@dietalkaa]

Yeah those are absolutely fantastic!

[@someoneelseyt2364]

Poor Man's Gourmet Kitchen I

[@moon_vlog9122]

Poor Man's Gourmet Kitchen i have tried them

[@geraldokland7499]

NO

[@nicostarsify]

I tried this out today and the fries were awesome. I had 3 of my guy friends come into the kitchen and just devour them. Yay! Thank you.

[@jhiller21]

I'm making these tonight, I just finished blanching and they look just like yours. Hopefully these come out better than the last time I made homemade fries, they were soggy and greasy.

[@dennisrosenfeld4913]

cook 'em the way you want. hey, you are the wise guys of your French fries.....

[@MariaK975]

wow the crap I just read now really is stupid and hurtful just not needed! Find a better way to burn off your anger and hate! Like headbutt a wall it only hurts you and that is better! The video is great and this guy deserves a thanks for giving us the opportunity to see it! Geeze GROW UP AND BE NICE!

[@CarlosIsDown]

It's because inflammatory comments like that get the most responses. And thanks to KZbin's comment algorithm, usually these comments get to the top. The people that take advantage of this are called Trolls. It's really KZbin's fault.

[@LightBumble]

I agree with you. A bunch of hurt little bullies on these channels...

[@janefang7594]

+CarlosIsDown That's exactly one of the main reasons KZbin community appears to to be more toxic than other online communities. The algorithm encourages toxic comments. There's not really a downvote function, or negative score. The more a comment gets replied the more likely it will be on top.

[@selmandr]

+Mary Karagiannis Stupid? Probably. Hurtful? I doubt it. Guys like to bullshit. It's fun. I have an idea. Just ignore the comments that you're not in agreement with or dislike. Comprende?

[@selmandr]

+jane fang Your toxic comment is nonsense. You must be an SJW. I personally enjoy the banter. Try this. If you don't like a comment ignore it. Pretty cool huh? Or maybe you are just one of those "I'm offended" types who isn't happy unless you get to complain. Hey that's okay. See you get to make stupid statements that most people ignore. Your free speech hasn't been taken away because I disagree with you.

[@Starclimber]

"It's one of my signature pairings..." hahahahahahah!!!

[@IMrsArt3mis]

French Fries!!! I love you man i love your videos! Even tho they make me hungry i still love them!

[@MacyPooh196]

did this recipe and it tastes fantastic!!!!

[@lukessummerguitar]

Blanche them in water first ( like you were boiling Potatoes ) but take them out before they get soft or they'll break up/turn to mush. Then, after they have cooled, fry them first at a low temperature ( let them cool again ) and then finally at a high temperature to crisp them up!. Then you will have beautiful crispy chips! Great video by the way!

[@lukessummerguitar]

DR Dan Probably not! :) But the sense of achivment afterwards is fantastic! :) ( I love chips! )

[@aubryconnor1274]

Blanching in water doesn't get the water out of the potato, which is why blanching them in oil does.

[@jehu5328]

how hard is it to clean a pot that had boiling water in it?

[@lancelindlelee7256]

Good job stealing Heston's technique :)

[@zephyteh2628]

I don't want chips i want fries

[@frizz422]

hahah love me some good information with the right amount of sarcasm ....well done sir!

[@JD_79]

Wow, so much hate on this video...sheesh. If you guys spent as much time watching his videos as you did arguing about this one you would realize that he is being humorous. Most people don't have a big dutch oven full of hot oil (he does because he used that to make donuts previously) and there are easier ways to get decent French Fries. And it is sad how many people and places don't know this simple method of getting home-cut potatoes to actually crisp. Nothing sadder than getting served a side of soggy, limp fries. Rock on Chef John!

[@froghugger217]

I followed your directions and they turned out amazing!! thank you!!!

[@darcyc5476]

We did this tonight with our fish and chips. It’s a lot of time and work for a family of five. But my family love, love, loved them!

[@NuggetEternal]

These are not burned. These are how REAL fries should be.

[@iCottonHippie]

Late night making fries? Yes

[@JOSEGREGORIORIZZO]

I boil them first, just for five minutes, then place them in the fridge, so the next day they are ready to be fried in hot oil.

[@GjPryor1]

Cool

[@Shannon920]

JOSE GREGORIO RIZZO I do the same thing. Boil them, then shock them in ice cold water. Dry them off and deep fry.

[@JonathanWinegar]

LOL i like your comments on french fries and ketchup. You make it sound like it is a revolutionary thing.

[@finally_startingtopost]

Chef John - you are the best - Non-pretentious, friendly and fun. You also know what you are doing and I can't even count how many people this home chef (me) has referred to your fine videos here on Ytube. Keep them coming and keep up the great work my friend....

[@isaacb2000]

THAT CRUNCH THO!!!

[@mrx1979ua]

That's right! Never tell anyone to try fries with Mayo - they mugh tjust like it :)

[@RhodianColossus]

+Serhiy Pazelskyy fries with mayo are alright, I'd say on par with fries with ketchup, however the best thing is fries with _mayo and ketchup_

[@monstercommenter9587]

Serhiy Pazelskyy my fave

[@c.j.rogers2422]

Ketchup & mustard, for me. Heinz, of course, and the classic American bright yellow mustard. Heinz is an excellent choice there, too. About 2:1. Swirled, not mixed. I know, I'm a bit on the fringe. Savory, acidic, umami, that's my pallet. Not that I've given this much thought.

[@sharonolsen6579]

@@RhodianColossus Mayo + Ketchup = basic fry sauce.. add a splash of dill pickle juice and ... oh yum ! over the top goodness.. * just a splash tho... : ]

[@davenatale850]

I have a friend that likes fries with brown gravy. Makes sense, I guess. I like a mix of mayo, ketchup, and hot sauce. There's plenty of options.

[@wuziq]

signature pairings. lol.

[@lazygagalxxxv]

Works EVERY TIME thanks!

[@fnnygrndm]

So I don't actually have a thermometer to measure how hot the oil is, but I tried this anyways and just eye balled it with the bubbles. Turned out better than any fries I've ever bought. Absolutely delicious. Twice frying thing is genius.

[@ryanemad4638]

why you don't want us to do this?

[@xDistructer]

+SaintRS He wan't to keep the good stuff for himself

[@ryanemad4638]

XD

[@westcoast8395]

+Kessi129 lmao

[@shahmatjf2]

+SaintRS I would say it's a legal "protect my butt" thing. Anything related to deep frying could really back fire (no pun intended) if you are not prepared, and let's face it... competent to do such type of cooking. Personalty, I use a three stage cooking that would probable beat that method, hands down for crispiness and nice soft middle. No hard feelings... Mine are better! ;)

[@raylovett9187]

Agree'd! Even with a french fry cutter, it's still one hell of a process... I usually make up 40 lbs of potatoes into fries and hash browns (once a month) and it takes me about 6-7 hours...

[@heavyrocker58]

I just eat potatoes raw with the peel.

[@sepioify]

ikr so delish

[@jasmoran66]

Good idea. Just wash them down with a glass of hot oil and they'll cook in your stomach.

[@Hellblazer302]

Potatoes are poisonous if not cooked.

[@reginageorge7449]

+jasmoran66 hahhahahahaha i love u marry me daddy

[@Rando_Shyte]

Fried spider eggsack

[@ptinio2]

just tried it! so good!

[@mrsD85]

I love this recipe!!!!! They are so delicious.chef John is so funny!

[@MsBgood83]

man....apparently @Tommy Harris is serious about his fries. lol

[@MISSINGROGERHOWARTH]

Lol.

[@basitbutt7861]

kute,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@dingding5721]

I NUKE THE POTATO FIRST ,THEN CUT ,THEN COOK..PERFECT STEAK FRIES EVERY TIME

[@senorkaboom]

Finding a bad french fry is about like finding a bad piece of chocolate cake. Yeah, it can happen, but it is difficult.

[@NoOne-nf8cl]

its easy if you eat fast food, they manage to fuck up the only reason to go out to those places. the only place that makes fries properly and consistently is chick fil a. you would think eveywhere else would test their fry cooks, but they realy don't care about fries, its about all this other stupid crap like speed or up sizing.

[@PiousMoltar]

Not remotely true, it happens a lot.

[@Valannin]

This might be the single best food video on YT. Now I have to watch your other 837 uploads to make sure.

[@WisconsinEric]

Growin' homgrown organic Kenabecs and they will be ready to harvest in just a few more weeks. I did not know they were the "perfect" potato for fries, but I sure do like fries!

[@ussaincommenter6236]

I MESSED UP I FRIED AVACADO! EDIT: BUT IT LOOKS SAME AS FRENCH FRIES!!

[@coolbionicle]

Now it's weird not hearing you talk in questions.

[@saschamayer161]

Angel Gonzalez yeh, this video is pretty old. Seems like he developed his weird way of talking over time. Hard to listen to, but i still like the guy.

[@asadrafi3577]

watching in 2017

[@iaof2012]

Hi, what's your take on boiling water blanching, instead of fry blanching? I do this myself, & love the results better than any fry I've had. I use russet. I find it faster & less hazardous. Cut potato,soak,put in boiling water,bring to boil again, boil 7-8min.Drain,rest in colandar 5 min to evaporate excess moisture(no water to spatter in oil). Then fry immediately in oil as hot as possible. The surface should blister, then turn golden brown. Love it! As a chef, what's your take on it?

[@Needachef]

love this, chef John

[@Joel66004]

I live in the netherlands and that is to Brown

[@neychev]

because he wasnt bothred to peel them

[@russellpirkle2695]

you can prevent this browning by blanching them in vinegar and water instead of oil as he has done. The actual taste of the fries is not very much affected. But most commercial fries and chips are treated in some way to lessen browning which is why a homecooked fry will look overdone.

[@danieldorn2927]

racist

[@krock2319]

sounds exhausting

[@jbrock2439]

How the fuck did I get here

[@jbrock2439]

Bush did 9/11 jet fuel cant melt steel beams something about fries gets me hard

[@farah7284]

i know... u clicked it!!!!!!!

[@michaelthompson6930]

Love this channel

[@cassandraheersema]

just made some frys turn out sooo yummie thanks :) im pregnant right now so im one happy camper !

[@zerocrane]

I don't like crispy french fries. I like them soft and mushy.

[@nanaimosteve5952]

+Jon Watkins Wrap them in newspaper and paper towel for a few minutes, they will steam themselves.

[@JaykeASREAL]

So thats why mine are always soggy... damn

[@AfiOye]

No teeth I'm assuming?

[@AfiOye]

No teeth I'm assuming?

[@c.j.rogers2422]

Follow the recipe in every respect, EXCEPT cook in water instead of oil. Mmmm, yummy.

[@tijssens]

why does he say you shouldn't do it at home?? FYI fries are from Belgium! They're called french because they're frenched...which means to cut in slices.

[@schwipsy]

Maybe he says that because he's messing around?

[@tijssens]

rockshot100 Honestly...just put a real fryer outside. With animal fat!! Making home made fries for two people is really easy and done super fast and there is no smell because you did it outside. BTW you are probably right about that french does not pertain to being "frenched"

[@thybigballs]

In winter, when the river froze, the fish-deprived villagers fried potatoes instead. It's said that this dish was discovered by American soldiers in Belgium during World War I and, since the dominant language of southern Belgium is French, they dubbed the tasty potatoes “French” fries.

[@crimnoist]

his voice is great .. i like your voice .. it's amazing

[@lamargy]

they even sound crispy when you put them on the plate! Trying this today

[@tpmm1]

@goathead111 It's definitely no sin to eat a fish or two in the streets of Holland. Herring is eaten raw (but cleaned!) with diced onions to go with it. I like the taste of it, but don't like the "take it by the tail and bend your head backwards-way" to eat it. I'd rather cut mine up. It feels more natural. These fish stalls are usually to be found once a week, as they travel from place to place within the week. They also sell kibbeling (pieces of battered, fried fish. What a treat!

[@MISSINGROGERHOWARTH]

These look and sound perfect...YUM!

[@davidr9122]

you have great recipes. thanks . Using them!

[@doucepoesie]

Thank you so much I just tried it and it works

[@175013]

you can also blanch in water then dry, then fry, it works the same and then you don't have to do the soak thing, i have been doing this for years! you can also half bake them and that works too

[@umamaheswararao5542]

Very use full to cooking

[@scoopinbooze]

Ooh so delicious! Much better than buying it in the store. Think i'm gonna make some today :)

[@glasshalfbroken6943]

This is a pretty good video! Reviewed this for my channel! Keep up the great work!

[@jimmys005]

Excellent video, thank you.

[@StephenOwensTV]

I agree, skin on is a better way to go. In the past I have skinned them but today I had them skin on and I think they taste earthier. Very nice in my opinion :)

[@50hellkat2]

Thanks for the Thunder sauce recipe. It is really good. I will not call you lazy anymore.

[@mdshroom]

Chef, you have a fine sense of humor. Don´t let any humorless people tell you otherwise. Just keep cooking great dishes, and let the negative Nancies find a more rigid channel to watch.

[@navalavajava]

Thanks for the video, enjoying some fries right now

[@Billbobaker]

what do you think of the starch gravy coated fries.. they are so yummy and crunchy.. Just need a tweak to make them more flavorful.

[@taipeipersonality]

Hilarious video. And great recipe too. I especially love the pairing with ketchup :) Thanks!

[@hannamela1105]

it is very simple thank you

[@controlrobotsans7891]

I made it and I enjoyed it thx

[@natemoto747]

Wow these were absolutely delicious be sure to really let the fries cool in between and keep the batches small

[@mrdilligaf1968]

Nothing like chips n sauce ! Cheers mate

[@jwbaccaro]

nice! mayo with fries is my preferred condiment. :)

[@JustHereToHear]

I'm so glad you have a video for this

[@doloresnelson118]

John, I am 66 and originally from R.I. That is how my mom used to make them. They are the best. Do you have a recipe for clam cakes (New England name)/fritters? No one seems to know what they are.

[@jimmie200]

My mouth is watering!

[@mitch1937]

Nice vid, how about a print option for future use ?

[@micheleondeck5373]

another great video

[@abc114able]

@makeup908 Yeah. And what I like to do is drizzle a little bit of peanut oil on the pan before putting the fries on it and then drizzle some more on top. Not too much though, just a light drizzle. I typically try to make it really crispy by setting it at 400-500 degrees. They brown and get nice and crispy.