I Found The Perfect French Fries

Summary

In this deep dive into the art of making the perfect French fries at home, the host explores and tests various well-known techniques to recreate restaurant-quality fries. The journey starts from the basic single fry method to more complex procedures like double frying, battering, par-cooking, and the renowned triple-cooked method. Each method is meticulously tested for crunch, fluffiness, and flavor to find the ultimate French fry recipe. The video culminates with a surprising winner, challenging traditional methods and proving that the perfect French fry might just be achievable at home.

Takeaways

• 😊 It is undisputed that french fries are a beloved food staple across the world
• 👨‍🍳 The author has long sought to recreate the perfect restaurant-style french fries at home
• 🔬 Several french fry cooking methods are analyzed in detail to determine the best technique
• 🥔 Single-fried potatoes lack crunch and fluffiness compared to other techniques
• 🔥 Double-frying improves texture but still falls short of restaurant quality
• 🎊 Batter-frying introduces great flavor but the interior potato remains dense
• 🥧 Parcooking then frying makes a tasty baked potato fry but lacks sufficient crunch
• 🏆 The triple-cooked method yields the crunchiest, fluffiest and tastiest fries yet
• 🧂 Brine-frying results in excellent flavor penetration and makes fries that rival triple-cooked
• 👍 The brined or triple-cooked fries are deemed the best homemade restaurant-quality options

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video?

The main topic is testing different french fry cooking techniques to determine the best method for making restaurant-quality fries at home.

What is the baseline frying method used?

The baseline is simply cutting potatoes into fries and frying them once.

What are the two main components that make up an ideal french fry?

The two main ideal components are crunchiness and fluffiness inside.

What is the triple cooked method?

The triple cooked method parboils the fries, then does a first fry, freezes them overnight, and does a second fry from frozen.

What is special about the brined fries?

The brined fries have deeper flavor penetration due to the brining process before frying.

Which method produced the best tasting fries?

The brined fries and the triple cooked fries were the top scoring methods.

Why is it important to season fries immediately after frying?

Seasoning immediately helps the salt stick to the fries better while they are still hot.

What oil temperature is used for the first fry?

The first fry is done at a lower temperature of 320°F to par-cook the potatoes.

What is the purpose of the overnight refrigeration step?

The refrigeration helps develop crunchy starch on the exterior of the potatoes.

What recipe adjustments are suggested in the video?

The batter can be customized with different spices based on personal taste preferences.