Description
Savory crispy cheesy mashed potato fries combine comfort and creativity on your plate. Golden-brown exterior gives way to creamy potato goodness that brings pure satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium russet potatoes (450 g/16 oz), washed, peeled, and cut
- ½ cup (50 g/1.8 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup (30 g/1 oz) cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Cube russet potatoes uniformly and boil in heavily salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
- Seasoning Blend: Drain potatoes and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Mash thoroughly, then integrate salt, pepper, garlic powder, cheddar cheese, and cornstarch until completely combined.
- Shaping and Chilling: Spread potato mixture onto waxed paper, forming a precise 8×10 inch rectangular block approximately 3/4 to 1 inch thick. Freeze for 30 minutes to solidify the mixture.
- Oil Preparation: Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven to 325°F, creating an optimal frying environment for golden, crispy results.
- Frying Process: Remove potato block from freezer and slice into classic fry shapes. Carefully lower small batches of 3-5 fries into hot oil, gently rotating to ensure uniform browning and crisp exterior, cooking 5-7 minutes per batch.
- Finishing Touch: Extract fries using tongs, allowing excess oil to drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with preferred dipping sauces for maximum flavor and texture enjoyment.
Notes
- Potato Preparation: Select russet potatoes for their high starch content, ensuring crispy and fluffy fries with perfect texture.
- Salt Water Technique: Boil potatoes in heavily salted water to enhance flavor and break down starches, creating a smoother interior.
- Freezing Strategy: Chilling the potato mixture helps solidify and stabilize the shape, preventing crumbling during frying and promoting crisp edges.
- Oil Temperature Control: Maintain consistent 325°F oil temperature for even cooking, preventing burning and achieving golden-brown exterior without greasy residue.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes per batch (assuminutesg 3 batches, total of about 15-21 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg