Five Guys Fries
Crisp exterior, tender interior fries inspired by Five Guys. Simple technique and a short double fry make these irresistible.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 953kcal
Ingredients
- 900 g potatoes Yukon Gold or Russet
- 1.5 L neutral frying oil vegetable or peanut
- 15 g fine sea salt
- 30 g cornflour cornstarch
- 30 ml water
Instructions
- Wash, peel if desired, and cut potatoes into 1 cm thick sticks.
- Soak in cold water for 30 minutes, then drain and dry thoroughly.
- Toss with a thin slurry of cornflour and water, then chill for 10 minutes.
- Fry at 150 C (300 F) for 5 minutes until soft but not colored, then rest.
- Finish at 190 C (375 F) until deeply golden and crackling, 3-5 minutes.