Recipes Side Dish Potato French Fried Potatoes 4.5 (371) 287 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 November 13, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 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 Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 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 Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir together warm water and sugar in a medium bowl. Soak potatoes in water mixture for 15 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Remove potatoes from water and dry thoroughly on paper towels. Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Cook potatoes in hot oil until golden, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season with salt. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios 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 433 home cooks made it! 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.