French Fries With Homemade Ketchup Recipes

FRENCH FRIES 3 WAYS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the fries: Fill a large bowl with cold water and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Peel the potatoes and slice into ¼-inch (6 mm) thick strips about 3 inches (7 cm) long. Transfer the slices to the cold water as you go.
• Rinse the fries by running more cold water into the bowl until the water turns clear, rinsing off any excess starch. Fill the bowl with water and add the remaining tablespoon of lemon juice, then chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• In a large heavy-bottomed pan, heat 2-3 inches (5-7 cm) of oil over medium-low heat until it reaches 325°F (165°C). Line 2 baking sheet with thick paper, such as brown paper grocery bags.
• Drain the fries, then dry completely using a kitchen towel.
• Cook the potatoes in the hot oil for 6-8 minutes, or until soft and slightly golden in color. Remove the fries from the oil using a wire mesh skimmer and transfer to the prepared baking sheets to drain. Let stand at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
• Increase the oil temperature to 375°F (190°C). Return the fries to the oil and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the golden brown and crispy. Drain on clean paper bags. Season with the salt.
• Serve the fries in cones of parchment paper topped with your sauce of choice.
• For the curry ketchup: Heat the olive oil a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Season with the salt. Add the garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant. Add the curry powder, paprika, chili powder, and cinnamon and cook for 30 seconds, until the spices are fragrant and toasted.
• Add the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, and honey and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the pot from the heat and let the curry ketchup cool slightly.
• Transfer the ketchup to a tall, narrow container. Using an immersion blender, purée the mixture until smooth, about 3 minutes. Let the mixture cool completely, then thin with water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you your desired consistency is reached. The curry ketchup can be made up to 1 day before serving. To serve, top the fries with the curry ketchup, mayonnaise, and chopped onion.
• For the garlic chipotle mayo: Cook the garlic cloves in a small, dry skillet over medium-high heat until the cloves are golden with some black spots, about 9 minutes.
• Transfer the garlic to a food processor, along with mayonnaise, lemon juice, chipotle peppers, and salt. Process until combined. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. The roasted garlic chipotle mayo can be made up to 1 day before serving. To serve, top the fries with the garlic chipotle mayo.
• Make the pesto mayo: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, pesto, and lemon juice until well combined. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. The pesto mayo can be made up to 1 day before serving. To serve, top the fries with the pesto mayo.
• Enjoy!

CHEF JOHN'S FRENCH FRIES

Steps:

• Soak potatoes in a large bowl of water for about 30 minutes. Pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Gently add the potatoes in the hot oil for about 5 minutes, stirring and flipping the potatoes occasionally. Remove potatoes from oil with a slotted spoon to drain on paper towel and to cool completely.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry the potatoes again until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Blot with a paper towel. Sprinkle with salt to serve.

JANETTE'S OVEN-BAKED FRENCH FRIES WITH HOMEMADE KETCHUP

Steps:

• To make the fries: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Peel the potatoes and cut into desired French-fry size. Place in a plastic bag along with the oil and shake until potatoes are evenly coated. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick spray. Put the potatoes on the baking sheet in a single layer and sprinkle with cayenne and black pepper.
• Bake, turning potatoes once, until golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, to make the ketchup: Stir all ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside. If you like it chunky serve as is. If you don't want the ketchup chunky, put ingredients into a food processor to puree.
• When the fries are done, sprinkle with salt and serve immediately with the ketchup.

FRESH CUT FRENCH FRIES WITH CREAMY KETCHUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.
• Rinse potatoes under hot tap water and drain well. Dry the potatoes between several sheets of paper towels.
• In a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, add the oil and heat to 360 degrees F. Add the potatoes and fry until golden brown and crisp. Drain the fries on a baking sheet lined with a paper grocery bag or paper towels and sprinkle with salt, to taste. Keep the fries warm in oven until ready to serve. Transfer the potatoes to a serving bowl and serve with Creamy Ketchup Dipping Sauce

EASY BAKED FRENCH FRIES WITH KETCHUP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F.
• Toss potatoes with dressing and Worcestershire sauce in medium bowl.
• Spread onto rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 20 min. or until potatoes are tender and lightly browned.
• Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with ketchup.

FRENCH FRIES WITH HOMEMADE KETCHUP

Steps:

• To make the ketchup:.
• In a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine the tomato sauce, vinegar, shallots, sugar, fennel seeds, kosher salt, cloves, dry mustard, black pepper and cayenne.
• Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, then reduce the heat to very low.
• Cover and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally (and, during the last 10 minutes of cooking, often).
• Transfer the ketchup to a small bowl and let cool.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 day or up to 3 weeks.
• French fries:.
• Peel the potatoes and cut each one lengthwise into slices 1/3 inch thick.
• Cut the slices lengthwise into sticks 1/3 inch thick.
• Spread out 3 kitchen towels.
• Scatter the potatoes over the towels and roll them up.
• Let stand for 30 minutes to allow most of the moisture to be absorbed.
• In a deep fryer or large, heavy pot over medium-high heat, pour in oil to a depth of 2 inches and heat to 325°F on a deep-frying thermometer.
• Working in 4 batches, fry the potatoes until just tender but not brown, about 3 minutes.
• Using a large skimmer or the deep fryer's basket, transfer the potatoes to a baking sheet lined with several layers of paper towels to drain.
• Between batches, let the oil return to 325°F and use a skimmer to remove any potato bits that remain in the oil.
• Let the potatoes cool for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours.
• Reheat the oil in the fryer to 375°F
• Fry the potatoes again in 4 batches until they are a deep golden brown and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per batch.
• Transfer the potatoes to a baking sheet lined with fresh paper towels and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
• Serve immediately, with the ketchup alongside.