Johns Outside Skillet Fries Recipes

CHEF JOHN'S COTTAGE FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
• Combine potatoes, salt, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, and herbes de provence in a large bowl. Drizzle olive oil over potatoes and stir to evenly coat.
• Place potatoes on baking sheet, spaced evenly, and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
• Remove from oven, flip over each potato slice, and return to the oven for another 15 minutes. Continue cooking and flipping until potatoes are well browned, about 30 minutes. Potatoes should be crispy around edges, but still soft in the center.

SALT AND PEPPER SKILLET FRIES

Steps:

• Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir potato strips in the hot oil-butter until browned on all sides, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer fries to a paper towel-lined plate; season with salt and pepper.

JOHN'S OUTSIDE SKILLET FRIES

Steps:

• 1. wash outside of potatoes
• 2. slice potatoes lengthwise in quarters, then slice crosswise to make 1/2 inch pieces - do not rinse again
• 3. place in bowl and toss with salt and pepper to taste and let set
• 4. place 10" cast iron skillet on grill and fill with about an inch of peanut oil
• 5. allow oil to reach deep frying temperature...about 375 - keeping the grill lid closed should allow this temperature
• 6. place potatoes in hot oil and fry till golden brown on the outside and tender on the inside - again keeping the grill lid closed
• 7. place fried potatoes on dish lined with paper towels
• 8. if you like, add more salt and pepper when finished