French Fries Pommes Soufflees Recipes

POMMES DE TERRES SOUFFLEES (PUFFED POTATOES)

Steps:

• Wash and peel potatoes.
• Cut into fries 1 1/4 inches wide by 1/8 inch thick.
• Soak potatoes in ice water, then drain and pat dry.
• Heat deep fryer oil to 275°F Put only enough potates in fryer to cover the bottom of basket.
• Fry potatoes until they begin to brown and puff, moving them around with a fryer tool as they fry.
• Drain potatoes.
• Potatoes may be held at this point for frying later, or immediastely cooked.
• Heat deep fryer oil to 400°F.
• Put only enough potatoes in fryer to cover bottom of basket.
• Finish frying, moving them through the oil as they cook, until they become golden and crispy.Remove from oil, drain on absorbent brown paper and season immediately with salt to taste.

POMMES SOUFFLES (PUFFED UP POTATOES)

Steps:

• Peel potatoes & cut into large chunks. Place in large pot & cover with cold water. Bring to boil & cook 10-15 minutes until tender.
• Drain well and return to pot on stove. Cover and heat over low flame, shaking occasionally, about 3 minutes until potatoes look dry.
• Mash low speed with electric hand mixer. Fold in butter, milk, salt and pepper. Let cool.
• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Spray baking dish (8x8" or similar size) with non-stick cooking spray. Beat 3 T egg whites & stir into potatoes. Add cheese.
• With electric hand mixer, whip remaining 3 T egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold whipped eggs into potatoes.
• Transfer potatoes to baking dish.
• Bake 30 minutes until top begins to brown.
• Sprinkle with flaked or colored sea salt & serve.

POMMES FRITES (FRENCH FRIES)

Steps:

• Trim ends and sides of potatoes to form a rectangle. Cut potatoes into 1/4-inch sticks about 3 inches long. Put potatoes in bowl and cover with water. Heat about 3 inches of oil in large heavy pot to 325 degrees. Drain potatoes and dry thoroughly. Drop potatoes, about 1 cup at a time, into hot oil and fry for 5 to 6 minutes until tender and just starting to turn brown. Remove from oil with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Let cool. Heat oil to 375 degrees. Fry potatoes in batches as before for about 1 to 2 minutes until crisp and brown. Remove from oil with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt, if desired and serve immediately.

AIR FRYER POMMES FRITES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F 2. Remove the French Fries from the bag and empty into a medium to large bowl 3. Pour 1 teaspoon olive oil over the top of the French Fries and toss the fries to coat them with the oil, then sprinkle with salt 4. Place an even layer of fries into the air fryer tray 5. Cook the fries at 380°F for 10 minutes 6. While the fries are cooking, make your seasoning mixture by combining grated parmesan cheese, shredded parmesan cheese, minced garlic, cajun seasoning, parsley, and kosher salt in a bowl 7. When the fries are finished cooking, remove the fries and place on a lined baking sheet 8. Sprinkle your seasoning mixture over the top of the fries 9. Use a spatula or tongs to serve 10. Enjoy!!!