If you have two baking sheets that are the same, you can use the second one flipped upside down on the first one instead of aluminum foil. I do this with many things to avoid the waste of aluminum foil.
*EXACTLY !!!* I've mentioned this same issue as a Chef, and it seems that everyone still doesn't get the concept of using two of the same 1/2-Sheet Pans wasting miles on foil for nothing!
Being a lazy person always trying to cut corners in the process, I microwave the potatoes whole until they're about 180°F by infrared thermometer (about 2 min per side). This method only works on potatoes that aren't too thick otherwise the center will be undercooked. I then just leave them out to cool until they're cool enough to handle, and then cut them into fries. They should be cooked enough to not oxidize, but still be firm enough to toss with some oil and seasonings. Then I air fry them at 390°F for about 20-25mins or until golden brown. They end up crispy and golden on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and because they're semi pre cooked in the microwave, they end up white and fluffy and don't have any greying or gumminess from oxidation. It's a quick way to get restaurant style fries without any soaking or parboiling or drying.
Sigrid, I'm lazy, too and I would never do this recipe or yours. I don't peel, I cut them into fries, fry with bacon grease in a wok, done. It doesn't take much grease and you just keep tossing them until they are evenly browned. (I don't own a microwave or an air fryer, anyway.)
I microwave fresh cut potatoes in a glass bowl, no liquid, and air fry or oven fry with a little oil and salt - very similar to what you describe. Also do the same for roasted potatoes. Saves a ton of time after a long day!
For years I've been doing a similar version of this with cooking spray to decrease calories. Now I will add the hot water step and salt and pepper the pan. Can't wait to try. I LOVE AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN. Thank you, Julia
Theoretically, Julia still did a blanching technique just modified. By popping them the container with hot tap water for ten minutes then drying them off - a quicker yet effective blanching method 🎉
@@jq7136 3/4 cup water and 3 tablespoons of cornstarch. Dissolve the cornstarch in the water in a glass or ceramic bowl and then microwave in 20 second intervals until the slurry begins to solidify. Then take it out of the microwave and let cool a bit. Add your prepared potatoes and coat them all. Cook on a foil lined baking sheet, covered, at 425 degrees F for about 25 minutes, then remove the foil and cook an additional 12 minutes or so on each side. You don't taste the cornstarch; it just make a good crunchy crust.
The foil can be sprayed with cooking spray to prevent sticking and also drizzle 2 tablespoons or so of vegetable oil over the potatoes to give the right french fried flavor.
I just use fries from the store and coat them with sunflower oil and put them in the airfryer tim their brown. I have only once made homemade fries, but sure would be the same concept. Then you do not need to flip and all that stuff, it's nice to rattle the container at 3-4 minutes at the end, it's enough to kinda get the middle fries access to get more brown / roasted. It takes 15 minutes instead of 35 minues+ inn and out of the Owen ect. Doing this since we got airfryer some years ago.
That is such a terrific idea, putting the salt and pepper on the pan underneath the potato wedges. The aluminum foil over the potatoes was something I never thought of. Thank you for showing me that trick. I almost gave up on oven fried potatoes.
As a Chef.....drop the aluminum foil! Why? Because it's a waste and you DON'T need it and instead, use a second 1/2-sheet pan, turn it upside down and cover the lower pan with it! DONE.
Ahh!! Well done .can't wait to try. Love how effortless ATK make all these Delicious Foods so Easy as well as Educate us on food science too! Bravo!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🎉thank you all!!❤
The smartest greatest cooks on earth y'all know what Americans want that socialize the old fashion way with food showing off their best recipes I had all bars with girl customers make a buffet everyone brought food on Fridays tgif and my art classes we really enjoyed ourselves like kids back in day
Great recipe and technique, I wonder if I could do this on my grill to avoid all that oven heat in the summer? I’m confident it would work just as well
? Will it work with light olive oil (it’s healthier)? You said leave foil on first 5min, but when first half time -20min you said-you had foil on then removed. So leave foil on longer than 5 min(?), and not have on after flip for 2nd half cooking? I’m confused. Tks ahead for reply. Also will this work with skin on?(has more nutrients)
USE ONLY COLD WATER FOR COOKING AND DRINKING. Do not cook with, or drink water from the hot water tap. If you need hot water, draw water from the cold tap and then heat it. At least here in the US anyway.
@@katherinesmith9985 It's not a matter of water treatment, it's about plumbing. Hot water is a better solvent, which means it can dissolve more stuff. If you're dissolving more stuff _while the water is in your heater or pipes_ , you're at more risk to ingest Very Bad Stuff like lead (older plumbing) or PVC byproducts (newer plumbing). This is uniform guidance from the EPA, among others.
An upgrade I'd recommend for these oven fries is to use those 4 tablespoons of oil to coat the fries themselves. If you're trying to make healthy fries by foregoing deep fry, you mind as well make them the right way.
Outstanding!!! However I gotta confess, I used bags of frozen fries, both crinkle cut, and steak fries. (reason being, I shamefully NEVER! learned how to use that type of potato peeler, the few times I tried, I've cut myself everytime, if I use a knife, I waste too much of the potatoe) still I followed your process to the T, and everyone was impressed. Also, I only have 3 cookie sheets of different sizes, I prefer the foil. I am a reuser of foil, I carefully wash and dry the foil, for later. Shhhh, don't tell my family about any of this!!!
If you have two baking sheets that are the same, you can use the second one flipped upside down on the first one instead of aluminum foil. I do this with many things to avoid the waste of aluminum foil.
*EXACTLY !!!*
I've mentioned this same issue as a Chef, and it seems that everyone still doesn't get the concept of using two of the same 1/2-Sheet Pans wasting miles on foil for nothing!
@@Johnny_Guitar God i'm a dummy, thank you very much kind sir.
or use the second pan to make even more fries. :)
thank you @Anita... for the tip! I have tons od sheet pans and that never occurred to me👍🏼😋
Good tip. Though, aluminum is infinitely recyclable. You're wasting water potentially washing two pans anyhow.
I have been watching and learning your techniques for many years and love all of your recipes!! Thank you so much for sharing!!
I’ve always loved making oven fries, but I could never get them quite right. Oh this is so exciting! Finally!
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yum! love this..
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They look delicious 😋 can't wait to give them a try. Ms Julia you are one of the best 👌
Thanks
I've been baking fries for years, just spray with olive oil add onions and garlic slices... delicious!
Awesome recipe! Turned out great 😊. I kept mine covered for the first 12 minutes then uncovered for another 12 before turning them over for 15.
Speaking of the dark potato chips Utz now has a flavor called dark russets which is basically a bag full of the slightly burnt chips. So good.
It literally says right on the bag that they are not burnt, but russet's have a higher sugar content, and its the sugar carmelizing.
Trader Joe’s also has them. Addictive.
@@lcusatis I don’t care if they soak them in motor oil, these are some tasty chips.
@@waymor2460 oh yeah, I love 'em.
I haven't seen them in ages!😋
Just made them. They came out absolutely delicious. Thank you
I season my fries with Salt, pepper, cajun & pap and then dust with parsley b4 serving. Yummy ❤❤❤...adding malt vinegar to them is good too.
This recipe is exactly what I've been looking for! Thank you Julia. Your little meal baskets are so fun!
Julia ! For the past 30 years, I thought I made the best oven fries......but these! I can't wait to try your recipe :)
Being a lazy person always trying to cut corners in the process, I microwave the potatoes whole until they're about 180°F by infrared thermometer (about 2 min per side). This method only works on potatoes that aren't too thick otherwise the center will be undercooked. I then just leave them out to cool until they're cool enough to handle, and then cut them into fries. They should be cooked enough to not oxidize, but still be firm enough to toss with some oil and seasonings. Then I air fry them at 390°F for about 20-25mins or until golden brown. They end up crispy and golden on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and because they're semi pre cooked in the microwave, they end up white and fluffy and don't have any greying or gumminess from oxidation. It's a quick way to get restaurant style fries without any soaking or parboiling or drying.
Sigrid, I'm lazy, too and I would never do this recipe or yours. I don't peel, I cut them into fries, fry with bacon grease in a wok, done. It doesn't take much grease and you just keep tossing them until they are evenly browned. (I don't own a microwave or an air fryer, anyway.)
I microwave fresh cut potatoes in a glass bowl, no liquid, and air fry or oven fry with a little oil and salt - very similar to what you describe. Also do the same for roasted potatoes. Saves a ton of time after a long day!
Even my kids loved the Tian! Asked me to cook it again. Really enjoyed the video, smart & simple. Thanks Julia!!!
What a fantastic idea! I think I might try it this way! Thank you so much for sharing this great video with us! You've made it really easy to do!
For years I've been doing a similar version of this with cooking spray to decrease calories. Now I will add the hot water step and salt and pepper the pan. Can't wait to try. I LOVE AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN. Thank you, Julia
I've used Italian salad dressing occasionally as sub for vegetable oil. Your recipe has a few more techniques than my simple oil dressed! Thanks.
More Julia @ home please.. You are at your best in these videos!!! Thanks for this one.
Julia. I am a big Fan for many years. You are a amazing cooking teacher....Happy Cooking>>>Jose from Orlando Florida
These look great! I like to blanch my potatoes then deep fry them! It takes a while but it's the best!!!
Theoretically, Julia still did a blanching technique just modified. By popping them the container with hot tap water for ten minutes then drying them off - a quicker yet effective blanching method 🎉
I love every episode this lady is in
I like the recipe that uses a coating of cornstarch slurry. We make those about once a week and they never disappoint.
How to make corn starch slurry- can you taste it in cooked fries?
Ever tried potato starch?
@@BGraves That's a great idea.
@@jq7136 3/4 cup water and 3 tablespoons of cornstarch. Dissolve the cornstarch in the water in a glass or ceramic bowl and then microwave in 20 second intervals until the slurry begins to solidify. Then take it out of the microwave and let cool a bit. Add your prepared potatoes and coat them all. Cook on a foil lined baking sheet, covered, at 425 degrees F for about 25 minutes, then remove the foil and cook an additional 12 minutes or so on each side. You don't taste the cornstarch; it just make a good crunchy crust.
The foil can be sprayed with cooking spray to prevent sticking and also drizzle 2 tablespoons or so of vegetable oil over the potatoes to give the right french fried flavor.
Lots of good tips lady I didn't even know I use to bake fries but never came out good ever , I'll try u method .
Julia I love how you cook These potatoes in the Oven thank you for sharing this
I like this "old" recipe. Easy and elegant.
Genius in its simplicity. Bravo!
They look amazing. Yummy can't wait
to try them this way in the oven.
I just use fries from the store and coat them with sunflower oil and put them in the airfryer tim their brown. I have only once made homemade fries, but sure would be the same concept.
Then you do not need to flip and all that stuff, it's nice to rattle the container at 3-4 minutes at the end, it's enough to kinda get the middle fries access to get more brown / roasted.
It takes 15 minutes instead of 35 minues+ inn and out of the Owen ect.
Doing this since we got airfryer some years ago.
I’m going to try your way! I’m hoping for crisp! Thanks for sharing!!
That is such a terrific idea, putting the salt and pepper on the pan underneath the potato wedges. The aluminum foil over the potatoes was something I never thought of. Thank you for showing me that trick. I almost gave up on oven fried potatoes.
As a Chef.....drop the aluminum foil! Why? Because it's a waste and you DON'T need it and instead, use a second 1/2-sheet pan, turn it upside down and cover the lower pan with it! DONE.
Sounds great. I plan to try this technique on sweet potatoes!
Thank you for this recipe. They look delicious.
Woww, what a recipe❤ well i still achieved burn seversl but very happy with it😌
I was just looking at the 4 russets I bought last week, without one clue what to make with them. Now I know 👍🏾
Great video, no surprise. Brief but complete, tips seamlessly woven in (e.g. the glory of the lowest oven rack).
Excellent, looks easy, even us bachelors should be able to do this!
I'm also team Yukon Gold! The perfect all-purpose potato!
Wow, can't wait to try this one!!!😋TYVM!!!
I use my apple corer to cut the potatoes...so easy . I cut the core in two. Trick I picked up from CI tips years ago..
I have never seen a technique like this for home fries??!! I can't wait to try it.
Love all you recipes!!! ♥️
Patricia
Gotta try this method. Thank-you for sharing.
Loved it been a fan for years
Thanks for the recipe. Can't wait to try it.
Oooo - they look dee-licious 😃 Your descriptions are so good I can almost smell these. I will be trying these this week. Thank you so much 💖💖💖
I can't wait to make these. Thanks Julia!
Omg. Next on my “to do list” for sure!
I love sweet potato fries and I am gonna try this. I hope it works out just as well for them. can't wait to taste them....
Ahh!! Well done .can't wait to try. Love how effortless ATK make all these Delicious Foods so Easy as well as Educate us on food science too! Bravo!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🎉thank you all!!❤
The smartest greatest cooks on earth y'all know what Americans want that socialize the old fashion way with food showing off their best recipes I had all bars with girl customers make a buffet everyone brought food on Fridays tgif and my art classes we really enjoyed ourselves like kids back in day
Your channel turned up… Been following you since the Chris days. Thanks so much for this. You are my fave host.
Wow 😮 amazing trick 👏
Looks delicious!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipes with us. Have a wonderful day.
Looks great! I like the really crispy ones too. Can't wait to give them a go
There in the oven right now I’m excited hopefully they turn out good I cut mine a little more thin
Thanks for the great tip Have to try 👍
I'm excited to try this! Thank you for the recipe 😊
After I dry the potatoes, I mix with seasoning and oil in my SS bowl. I also add one package of Del Taco orange hot sauce. The sauce is the Key.
Thank you! Can't wait to try!
Those look AMAZING!!!
I’ve been making my fries this way since I saw it originally on ATK!
What excellent tips and techniques! That’s why I love you guys!🫶 Thanks!
I always enjoy learning how from Ms. Julia! 🤙🤙
Always learn something new from Julia, thanks for another great technique.
Thank you for the tips on oven fries, the ones I've made were not very crispy, now I know what to do.
Wonderful recipe, I think I'll do this with some olive oil and extra seasoning
Great recipe and technique, I wonder if I could do this on my grill to avoid all that oven heat in the summer? I’m confident it would work just as well
Looks delicious and as an added extra bonus, easy to make. I will be trying this within the next week. Thanks.
Awesome. I will try any oven roasted potato recipe that promises a crispy finish. Thanks!
Great content, as usual ❤🎉🎉🎉😊 THANK YOU
Looks good, will give it a try. Thanks
Great tips!! Can you post a recipe for air fryer fries??❤
? Will it work with light olive oil (it’s healthier)? You said leave foil on first 5min, but when first half time -20min you said-you had foil on then removed. So leave foil on longer than 5 min(?), and not have on after flip for 2nd half cooking? I’m confused. Tks ahead for reply.
Also will this work with skin on?(has more nutrients)
I am so going to make these, Julia. Thank you!
Thanks, they look so good.
You nailed it. I make own all time
Looks delicious ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️
Oh that looks so good.
I’m so trying this way for French fries!
That Looks So Good. Do you have a suggestion for a substitute for vegetable oil ? 🙂
They looked very good and easy
Can’t wait to try it!!!
Thank you and let’s try it.
Thanks for the video, will try making them.
USE ONLY COLD WATER FOR COOKING AND DRINKING. Do not cook with, or drink water from the hot water tap. If you need hot water, draw water from the cold tap and then heat it. At least here in the US anyway.
It depends on where you live in the US. Water quality and treatment varies greatly across the country.
@@katherinesmith9985 It's not a matter of water treatment, it's about plumbing. Hot water is a better solvent, which means it can dissolve more stuff. If you're dissolving more stuff _while the water is in your heater or pipes_ , you're at more risk to ingest Very Bad Stuff like lead (older plumbing) or PVC byproducts (newer plumbing). This is uniform guidance from the EPA, among others.
An upgrade I'd recommend for these oven fries is to use those 4 tablespoons of oil to coat the fries themselves. If you're trying to make healthy fries by foregoing deep fry, you mind as well make them the right way.
Loved it....going to use your recipe......like you hints
Love your videos. Thanks!!!
Love your style Julia. Short and sweet with great tips!
Trying this tomorrow...yum
You are great! 🍟😋looks yummy!
Please make a London Fog cake, that is my favorite cake, with the salted caramel on top of the earl grey frosting. Yummy
Outstanding!!! However I gotta confess, I used bags of frozen fries, both crinkle cut, and steak fries. (reason being, I shamefully NEVER! learned how to use that type of potato peeler, the few times I tried, I've cut myself everytime, if I use a knife, I waste too much of the potatoe) still I followed your process to the T, and everyone was impressed. Also, I only have 3 cookie sheets of different sizes, I prefer the foil. I am a reuser of foil, I carefully wash and dry the foil, for later. Shhhh, don't tell my family about any of this!!!
They make French fries cutters.
You make it easy for me, thank you
Hello thanks for try then look good oven fries oh yeah ,❤😊🙏🙏👍❤️
Wow looks great Julia! It's on my menu! 👍🏼
Perfect 👍. Thank you
Hi Julia I really enjoyed watching you on TV You are and amazing Cook Hope to see more of You on here 💐🌺❤️💕🌹💜🍀💚
Yes this works and makes great fries without the deep fry.
Love it you thanks for share updated French fries 🍟 😊
I am now starving for them, thank you!!! (maybe??)