How to Freeze Homemade French Fries
Whether you grow your own potatoes, purchase in bulk from the farmer' market, or snag a great deal at the supermarket, a day of prep can fill your freezer full of potato French fries ready to bake or air fry quickly for meals.
A recipe from
Maria Arnold
Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- 2 pounds russet potatoes ((or any amount)
- water
- several trays of ice cubes
- avocado oil spray (for baking)
- salt and seasoning of choice
Method
9 steps
- 1
Scrub your potatoes, peel, rinse well, and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
- 2
Fill a large bowl with cold water.
- 3
Cut the potatoes into 1/2-inch fry shapes. Place the cut potatoes in the bowl of cold water as you work.
- 4
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. While the pot is heating up, fill a large bowl with cold water and ice.
- 5
Working in batches, blanch your fries by dropping them into the boiling water. Boil each batch for 2 to 5 minutes, or until the interiors are soft.
- 6
Remove the blanched fries and drop them into the ice water. Let cool for at least 15-minutes.
- 7
Remove and dry well with a clean kitchen towel.
- 8
Lay the blanched fries out in a single layer on a parchment lined sheet pan and flash freeze for about 1 hour.
- 9
Once frozen, place the frozen fries in a zipper bag, and store for up to 3 months in the freezer. Keep the fries frozen until you cook them.
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