Recipes Side Dish Potato French Fried Potatoes 4.5 (370) 286 Reviews 39 Photos The best potatoes for French fries are soaked in a sugar solution before frying. The sugar solution has something to do with the carbohydrates and prevents the potatoes from soaking up a lot of grease, so they get crunchy. Submitted by Lorelei Rusco Updated on October 12, 2023 Save Rate Print Share 39 39 39 39 39 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 cups warm water ⅓ cup white sugar 2 large russet potatoes - peeled, and sliced into 1/4 inch strips 6 cups vegetable oil for frying salt to taste Directions Stir together warm water and sugar in a medium bowl. Soak potatoes in water mixture for 15 minutes. Remove potatoes from water and dry thoroughly on paper towels. Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cook potatoes in hot oil until golden, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season with salt. Editor's Note: We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 498 Calories 33g Fat 49g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 498 % Daily Value * Total Fat 33g 43% Saturated Fat 4g 21% Sodium 305mg 13% Total Carbohydrate 49g 18% Dietary Fiber 4g 15% Total Sugars 18g Protein 4g 7% Vitamin C 36mg 40% Calcium 26mg 2% Iron 1mg 8% Potassium 778mg 17% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved