how to make Crispy French Fries at home

[@Vi_XXiV]

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

[@velizarzhelev6552]

yessir

[@dotdankory]

fries are delicious

[@Solbashio]

He is daddy

[@TheHumanSystem]

That is an interesting criteria for given another human respect.

[@chillaxTF]

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

[@colina1330]

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

[@jimmymac601]

That would generally end a date.

[@sometoad]

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

[@eronbaftjari3848]

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]

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]

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

[@_LLawliet23]

@@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]

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

[@amaanshah9625]

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

[@legendaryzourzi]

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

[@Karmageddonn]

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]

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

[@tomclarke4978]

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

[@raajanand2]

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

[@channelname4331]

@@tomclarke4978 maybe the type of potato is different

[@SuperDjavol]

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

[@gerardaslisauskas1217]

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]

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.

[@Snowlily01]

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

[@seandugger9649]

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

[@sofiashah2794]

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!

[@kobewilliams65]

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]

Thanks for the tip

[@stephenasunnamedsource2943]

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]

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]

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

[@RegstarRogstar]

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

[@ryanlx101]

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.

[@D1776-o4s]

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

[@gabrielbutler4645]

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

[@muhdsyahir9416]

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.

[@mitchellaburgess]

Thanks!

[@AFN2750]

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

[@maitrayobrahmachari6886]

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

[@StillOnTrack]

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!

[@aprilwhitlock9266]

Wow- just made these fries. Used 1/2 avocado oil and 1/2 coconut oil since I had no lard. Also, only let the fries rest for maybe 5-10 minutes before I fried for the second time. Turned out amazing & crispy. Best home fries I’ve had. 🎉

[@Berkana]

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 KZbin 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.

[@walterescalante6141]

i was thinking the same thing like putting starch rigth after boiling them and drying them and then addd the starch, did you try it?

[@PhantomSavage]

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]

awful lot of oil for a single french fry

[@DeweyHulsey]

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]

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

[@prestonbuffington954]

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]

Glad to hear it, thank you.

[@topfeedcoco]

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

[@histoiresdevoir]

wow, this video is really well done! i love how you explained the steps so clearly. but honestly, i think there's a case to be made for soaking the potatoes longer before frying. it seems to make a huge difference for some people, but maybe that's just me. what do you all think?

[@roanokejoe]

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!

[@MikePouch]

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!!

[@eyepodwalkman6247]

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

[@jasons6604]

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

[@thickymcghee7681]

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

[@fabz1509]

Thanks a lot for your excellent recipe. I knew about boiling them first but didn't know about the vinegar which made a huge difference. I dried them and put a portion in a freezer bag and in the freezer. They tasted crispy & fantastic with only one time frying.

[@AS-sz2pi]

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

[@EthanChlebowski]

Thank you!

[@meistertoca]

Thank you so much for this video. I have been practicing this technique a few times over the year and finally cooked my masterpiece. I was able to hand crinkle cut 5lbs of potatoes and follow all of these steps to please a crowd of 13 people. All of the prep to the 1 minute par fry and freezing overnight for the final fry in my large turkey fryer outside lead to the best fries any one at the party ever had. Thank you again so much for sharing this video.

[@evcooksfood8582]

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

[@randomman3]

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.

[@OPTAFTP]

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!

[@ellabuilding4872]

Hubby and I just finished the half kg of potato I cooked with ur recipe. The 2nd fry tasted half-cooked to us. And I'm glad I 3rd fried it coz it tasted excellent! I cooked it til it turned almost translucent, just how we wanted it to be. Crispness and taste is perfect! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe 💕🍟

[@YaLamarre]

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

[@panathasg13]

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

[@dracohendrix1668]

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

[@MrLogicallyrandom]

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.

[@stefaniel2906]

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!!!!

[@igorgilza]

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!!

[@msteel2986]

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

[@ANAND-zw1on]

Me : cooking is an art This youtuber : cooking is a science

[@orionktulu]

Both

[@TheHumanSystem]

I believe you are more correct. The scientific method does not apply here.

[@skd4056]

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

[@loriwalker-brandon9163]

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

[@RainSpells]

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

[@spazzwazzle]

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.

[@jeffreyxu6430]

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

[@charlesparr1611]

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.

[@deelaynee]

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

[@joys_dressy]

Worked perfectly 😋 I let the fries cool in the freezer for 1 hour before double frying

[@soba4763]

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

[@romahaverisenfromtheirruins]

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

[@donsnow4564]

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

[@shahedanahar2232]

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

[@m.nabeel9884]

The science behind the recipe.... love it!

[@YourLocalElf_1]

I’m a 10 year old I was wondering what to eat and I found this good recipe!

[@jeffs2559]

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.

[@mr.c9846]

Very informative. I'm going to try this!

[@joseph-ow1hf]

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.

[@henryhopkins5261]

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

[@NeroTheDuke]

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

[@Hasa07]

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

[@stampthelamp]

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

[@varjostin8668]

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

[@jenicawoitowicz8895]

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

[@fred6464]

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.

[@TheDarkLordK]

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

[@drfirewall1637]

I tried this, it worked perfectly. Great recipe

[@uruz88]

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

[@gaborap1043]

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

[@ClayDaddy5]

Thanks for the informative video. I never fry with oil because I don’t know what to do with it when I am done. Thanks for showing how to save the oil for another use. When it comes time to ultimately dispose of the oil, how do you do that?

[@EthanChlebowski]

Sure thing! So two main options: 1. Check for local cooking oil collection (search.earth911.com/?what=Cooking+Oil&where=28205&list_filter=all&max_distance=25&family_id=&latitude=&longitude=&country=&province=&city=&sponsor=) or 2. Pour cool oil in a sealable container (old soda bottle or something) and just toss it in the garbage.

[@ClayDaddy5]

Thank you Ethan!

[@KBDiego666]

I would recommend making home-made soap with it, all you need is a kitchen scale, some lye (can be purchased online), and some silicone molds,or if you have none of those/want to make huge batches, then use a milk carton. There are dozens of soap videos on YT, it's easy, cheap, fast and eco-friendly to make your own soap from discarded cooking oils/fats.

[@highpsi7463]

@@KBDiego666 dude. I thought you said homemade soup..... *puts the joint down*

[@KBDiego666]

@@highpsi7463 I certainly not recommend making soup with lye or used oil; doesnt taste good.

[@yamahaguy1732]

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!

[@kayknox4949]

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.

[@Whateverhelpsyou777]

I'm making them right now. My man is a good teacher.

[@Damers9999]

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

[@Masala_Pizzaa]

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!

[@AaronJonesMagic]

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

[@sherrychen2144]

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

[@manmalhotra]

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]

That heat control tip is a life saver thank you.

[@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim]

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.

[@Clairbear1222]

I saw where one guy coated them in cornstarch for the 2nd fry. I think it was the 2nd fry. Looks good, btw.

[@dantefpsgaming]

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❤

[@HisMajesty99]

So is nobody gonna talk about his magnificent mustache?

[@chrissaiko2626]

Chef MAArrriioo

[@Drauzet]

clean like his cooking methods and his kitchen

[@mr.herobrinegaming844]

Escanor?

[@Solbashio]

@@mr.herobrinegaming844 he will grow up to be Escanor

[@michaelm7186]

It needs to go

[@GU1TARD3MON]

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

[@randycraig978]

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! 🙏👍😋

[@sir_cabbage1170]

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!

[@PoeLemic]

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.

[@DGDfan13]

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

[@acter456]

Just did this and wow! Amazing. Thank you!

[@comet969]

Ty I’ve tried so many and this method is the best I’ve done thanks for the video it’s awesome

[@comet969]

I’ve now made more than once and still great and put some in freezer for convenience thanks so much

[@russf6572]

_After a couple of tries, I've found that a 5 minute par-boil will give you the same exact results as 8 or 9 minutes without worry of your potatoes turning to mush._ 10 minutes was too much time. The smaller fries started to turn.

[@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim]

I was wondering about that; my stovetop always seems to boil things faster than the recipe says it will.

[@russf6572]

@@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim I'm glad I only tried a small batch using his directions, but the second try (dialing the time back a little) still wasn't quite right. Third time was indeed the 'charm'! 🤣

[@brenduhgeeyeen]

Thank you for explaining everything, best French fries video.

[@user-et7fu3jg9l]

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

[@sonali7492]

I followed this and they came out soo gooddd

[@pierogizkimchi]

Ethan! You are great! I dont know if it is because your polish lastname or what but you seem so familiar! Anyway! Love your cooking, love your idea for this channel, you will be really famous soon im sure!

[@bch9124]

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

[@potatotime3745]

I've just done these and they came out perfect for cajun seasoned fries. What caught me by surprise was how the fries did NOT go stale when left out on a plate for an hour. Unlike fastfood fries, which go stale very quickly if not eaten within minutes of being served.

[@victorychang1294]

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

[@adelgrekazo8163]

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

[@SparkB0x]

Great content man keep it up

[@EthanChlebowski]

Thanks, will do!