Chances are high that you already know how to make fries yourself. But do you know how to make them crispy and really delicious? I'll tell you!
Yes, it's very simple: take a potato, cut it into sticks and then it's off to the oven.
A little oil and salt and they are ready.
But are your fries also crispy? No? Then you should pay close attention now! There is a secret ingredient that ensures that the potato pieces become crispy in the oven.
Today I'm going to show you how to never eat mushy potato wedges again from now on.
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Why don't my fries get crispy?
When you put homemade potato sticks (or even frozen fries) on a baking sheet and put it in the oven, moisture escapes. Because it can't escape, the fries stay in their own decoction. As a result, they do not become crispy, but mushy.
So we have to deprive them of moisture if we want it to work.
How to make crispy fries yourself? You already had it in mind: the homemade fries were crispy, golden and incredibly tasty.
Between imagination and reality are unfortunately very often big worlds. This is also the case when making fries yourself.
Instead of the crispy potato chunks of your dreams, you get soggy fries. There's no such thing as perfect. As with all seemingly simple recipes, crispy fries can go differently than planned.
But that doesn't matter. You are on the right track. Because you found this post :)
Making crispy fries yourself is not complicated. If we're honest, you don't even need a recipe for that. To make really delicious and crispy potato wedges in the oven, you just need a few little tricks.
You need the right amount of ingredients and a few basics. The crispy fries already make your mouth water, they are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I don't want to keep you in suspense any longer. :)
Goes perfectly with crispy fries: kidney bean burger!
5 tricks for crispy fries from the oven
Making your own crispy, low-fat fritters isn't as complicated as it seems. All you have to do is follow these 5 tips. Now I'll tell you how to get the most delicious potato sticks out of the oven.
Choose the right potatoes
Not every tuber is suitable to be turned into crispy fries. Those who make potato sticks in the oven should go to floury varieties grab. Their higher starch content makes them perfect for the oven.
Floury potatoes also contain less water, which makes them crispier.
Firm-boiled potatoes will not make crispy fries. Predominantly waxy potatoes are just fine. But if you have a chance to get floury potatoes, then you should take the chance.
How to cut potato sticks
After peeling, your fries are waiting to be turned into potato sticks. If you want to make crispy fries yourself, cut the potatoes thin. But not too thin.
Crispy oven baked fries have the right balance of crispy coating and fluffy filling.
Sticks that are too thin will burn, while sticks that are too thick will remain raw in the middle. The perfect thickness is a little more than half a centimeter.
If you like, you can also give the potatoes a wave cut. This increases the surface and the fries become even crispier. To do this, use a crinkle cutter knife or a vegetable slicer.
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Wash potatoes
Place the fries in a water bath. This will wash off any excess starch. Wash them in the water until it remains clear and hardly any starch is visible.
In addition, it is worth leaving the sticks in the water for a few minutes in the last step.
Take the potatoes out of the water and dry them. Pat your fries dry with a paper towel or use a dish towel.
The secret ingredient for crispy fries: starch
Sprinkle a little Cornstarch* on your potatoes! This trick guarantees that your fries will be crispy from the oven.
The liquid that comes out of the potato sticks makes it hard for oil to stick to them. Without oil, your fries won't crisp up.
This may sound surprising. But the Cornstarch* on the fries ensures that more liquid is absorbed from the potato. The starch forms a crispy coating on your homemade chips.
For maximum crispness!
You do not need much Cornstarch*. One tablespoon is sufficient for a half kilogram potatoes.
Why you should not skimp on fat
You don't have to drown your potato chunks in oil. But they do deserve a thin layer of oil. If you don't use oil, your fries will be like a baked potato - not crispy.
Use 1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil per half kilo potatoes. Make sure that each piece is well wetted with oil.
How do I get fries crispy in the oven?
Place the fries side by side on baking paper. They should not touch each other. If you have too many, better make a second pass. Pieces of potato that don't have enough room will become soggy instead of crispy.
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Step 1: Cut and wash potatoes
First you need to peel the potatoes and then cut them into sticks about 1 cm thick. Rinse them under running water and then put them in a bowl of fresh water for 5 minutes.
Now the excess starch comes out.
Step 2: Dry potatoes and treat with cornstarch
Take the pencils out of the water. Pat them dry with a kitchen towel. Put them in a bowl.
Scatter Cornstarch* on the fries. Make sure that each pin gets some of it.
If you like, you can now season with paprika powder and pepper.
Step 3: Apply oil
Add the oil to the fries and toss them again in the bowl. Now place them on the baking tray and make sure that they have enough space between them.
Step 4: Bake crispy fries in the oven
If you want your fries to get crispy in the oven, they need proper heat. It makes the potato pieces crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
If you want to make crispy fries yourself, heat the oven to 220° Celsius. Make sure that the oven has reached full heat before you put the potatoes into the oven.
This high temperature immediately makes the outside of the fries sizzle. They are now at the best way to become golden.
Once in the oven, your DIY fries are very low maintenance. Just bake them for 20 to 25 minutes until they are crispy and golden.
After half the time, be sure to flip them. This will make them even browner and crispy all over. If you don't do this, they will remain soggy on one side.
Tip: Eat the fries as soon as possible
Well, I certainly don't need to tell you twice, do I? A little salt on the crispy fries from the oven and off you go.
When the potato sticks cool down, they lose their crispiness. So: Hop, hop!
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French fries from the oven (low fat and crispy)
Ingredients
- ½ kg Floury potatoes
- 1 EL Cornstarch
- 1 EL Oil
- Salt and pepper
Equipment
- 1 Knife
- 1 board
- 1 bowl
- 1 tea towel
- 1 baking tray
Anleitung
- Preheat the oven to 220° top-bottom heat.
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into sticks about 1/2 to 1 cm thick½ kg floury potatoes
- Rinse the potato sticks under running water and then place them in a water bath for 5 minutes.
- Pat the fries dry. Use a tea towel or kitchen paper for this purpose.
- Put the sticks in a bowl and sprinkle the cornstarch on top.1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Now add the oil. Swirl the fries in the bowl so that it is evenly distributed.1 tablespoon oil
- Line the baking tray with baking paper. Put them on the tray. Make sure you leave enough space between the potato sticks. Bake the fries for 20-25 minutes until crispy, turning them halfway through.
Notes
Nährwerte
Our conclusion
Crispy fries from the oven thanks to Cornstarch*! Just 1 teaspoon ensures that the potato sticks become crispy. Don't forget to thoroughly remove the starch from the potatoes in a water bath beforehand. Yummy! :)
Good luck and enjoy it!
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