I don’t do a lot of frying at home. It’s messy and, if we’re honest, I’m not very good about emptying out the old grease. I mean, what do you do with it? Fill up a bunch of old bottles with used grease and…then what? The whole process just confuses me. Once, a long time ago, I let a pan of grease sit on my stove for, well, longer than I’m willing to admit to the internet. It got fuzzy and that’s all I’ll say about that.
Every now and then I get brave and I make me some fried deliciousness. My husband’s favorite fried goodies are these french fries. They’re dipped in a super flavorful batter and then fried to perfection. The outsides are crispy and crunchy and the insides are pure fluffy goodness.
These fries are so flavorful on their own, no ketchup needed. I’m a naughty girl, though, so I went ahead and dipped mine in mayo. The creaminess of the mayo just works so nicely with the salty crunch of the fries.
Crispy Battered French Fries
Ingredients
- 2 lbs potatoes peeled and sliced into fries
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup water as needed
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Add 3 inches of oil to a large sauce pan and heat over medium heat until 375 degrees.
- Sift together the flour and seasonings in a large bowl. Add 1/4 cup of water and mix well. Add additional water as needed until the batter is thin enough to drizzle off of your spoon.
- Add a handful of fries to the batter and toss to coat.
- Place the fries into the hot oil one at a time. Do not add the fries all at once as they will clump together.
- Fry until the outsides are crisp and browned and the insides are soft and fluffy, about 10 minutes.
- Drain on a paper towel lined plate and serve hot.
Becky Bakes says
Oh my goodness…these look like they would be delightfully bad for me!
SP says
“I’m a naughty girl so I dip my fries in mayo”
Seriously do you really have to add sexual innuendos do get more readers? What a pile of bullcrap
Karly says
Are you kidding me?? How did I imply anything sexual here? YOU took what I said and made it sexual.
Robert says
Shut the f**k up Karen. Nobody made any sexual comments about f**king french fries you triggered stay at home mom.
Kristina Giaquinto says
These look like they would be perfect coating for my cactus cut nacho fries!!!!! Cant wait to try it out tonight????
Jennifer @ Jane Deere says
Oh MY! These look soooo good! I LOVE to dip my fries in mayo…we’re so bad! Hee, hee! I can’t wait to try these fries!
Joanne says
I never really thought about what I would do with the fried oil. Probably throw it down my garbage chute. Let our maintenance people deal with it.
These sound delicious! I love the crispy salty against the almost sweet creamy mayo. delish.
Cheri says
My husband would love these! He only likes potatoes when they’re deep fried or mashed with lot’s of gravy. Must make!
Molly says
These look yummy! I do have a question though . . . When you say “pan” what kind of pan are you talking about? A saucepan? A frying pan?
Thanks in advance!
Michelle says
Oh, I wish I had a giant plate of these right now. I’m starving! I’d want a little ketchup alongside some good mayo. Perfect.
Simone says
They look like delicious fries to me!! Over here we have to get rid of oil in the chemical waste… So we have to save it all (yuk) and then throw away in the chemical container…
Larry Coffin says
I hear a lot of complaints, as well as my own, about frying being so messy what with the oil popping all over my kitchen. Several months ago I found a Farberware fryer at Walmart which has a basket and a lid. So, when I drop the basket of fries, chicken or pork nuggets into the oil, I place the metal lid over the basket as I lost it into the oil. It has an adjustable thermostat with a range of 265 to 375 degrees. I love it because of the no-splatter, but like all other fryers is messy when emptying and cleaning. But it was $25 well-spent. The capacity is about that of a Fry Daddy, but is all stainless steel with heat resistant non-metal handles on the lid, both ends and the basket. I use it and my Cooks air fryer almost exclusively for everyday type stuff. The deep fryer is the greatest thing I’ve used in my 70 years.
Barbara says
Oh my, Karly! Two winner recipes in a row! Both completely addicting. I may be sorry I visited you today. 🙂 But I copied both of these recipes immediately!
Brittany says
These look cooked to perfection! There is nothing better than some crispy fries, paired with nice fish, whilst sitting on the beach. Can you tell I’m an Aussie? We love our fish ‘n’ chips 🙂
grace says
mayo, eh? that’s a new one. i’ve seen people use ranch dressing, barbecue sauce, mustard, but never mayo. veeeeery yeeeenteresting. 🙂
Julie says
Sounds delicious, and most likely worth the mess!
Jun @ IndoChine Kitchen says
I can’t wait to try your recipe! I am a great fan of everything fried and everything potatoes. I love your site! It is so beautiful!
kacey says
I love these types of fries and always wondered how they were made but always forgot to look it up! They look great!
SnoWhite @ Finding Joy in My Kitchen says
Wow! Those look like some serious french fries 🙂
Mike says
Those sound delicious! I like cayenne and garlic so it’s a winner in my book.
I might end up with something that looks like a popcorn ball because I don’t know if I’ve got the patience to put them in one at a time 🙂
Mike
haydee says
Mmmm…reminds me of Crabtrap in St. Simon’s Island. It is delicious and so good hot, warm cold, however. Good job with this recipe! And you are right, no ketchup needed at all!
Kellie says
I made these and they were so delicious. Best homemade fries I’ve ever tasted. Good grief! 🙂
Serafin says
We have a fast food chain here in the Philippines and their fries taste so good. It is coated in batter similar to this recipe amd they are so crispy and delicious and flavorful. I was wondering on how they make it and now I saw your recipe and it feels like I just won the lottery. Can’t wait to make these. Thank you so much. ????
Karly says
Hope you enjoy!!
VegasDude says
Fries dipped in Mayo are Da Bomb !!!! Sometimes I put a wee bit of mustard in it too…. YUMMM
Suzanne says
In my area you can drop the used cooking oil off at the local fire station. They have oil recycle stations. Might be worth a google to see if it’s the same in your area.
Karly says
Good to know! Thanks!
Sean says
Guess what I am having for supper tonight…lol but i am pairing the fries with a mac & cheese stuffed meatloaf. Can ‘t wait to see how these fries taste.
Karly says
Hope you enjoyed! That meatloaf sounds amazing!
Mac says
Looks delicious…I love to try this recipe with my air fryer this weekend. Can’t wait to taste it!
Sean says
well with all that is going on in the world lately maybe a plate of utter deliciousness is what is needed and might be good for a saturday night movie night if you are stuck indoors by yourself
Dman1965 says
Had to had 3 times the water. Was like a dough ball with 1/2 a cup.