Crispy Homemade French Fries with Flavorful Seasoning

Forget the fast food line and prepare mouthwatering seasoned fries right at home. These fries are golden and crispy on the outside, while staying soft and fluffy inside.

How to Prepare Perfect Seasoned Fries

Check out the detailed ingredient list and step-by-step guide in the recipe below, but here’s a quick rundown:

Flavorful Seasoning for French Fries

These delicious homemade French fries are seasoned with a perfect blend of garlic salt, onion salt, paprika, and just the right amount of salt for a savory treat.

How to Make Crispy Seasoned French Fries

Here’s a quick summary of the process when making seasoned fries at home:

1. Cut the potatoes and soak them in cold water to avoid browning.
2. Combine the flour and seasonings, then slowly add water to create a smooth batter.
3. Pat the sliced potatoes dry before dipping them into the batter.
4. Fry the potatoes until they’re golden brown and perfectly crispy.

Expert Tips for Perfectly Seasoned French Fries

“Battering the fries is an extra step that really enhances the flavor—this takes French fries to a whole new level,” says culinary expert Nicole McLaughlin. Here are some of her top tips for making the best seasoned fries at home:

• “I love using russet potatoes because they are the starchiest,” says Nicole. “They have the least amount of moisture, so when you fry them they’ll be crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.”
• Drain the sliced potatoes on paper towels as well as you can before frying to ensure the crispiest texture. 
• No thermometer? No problem. Test the oil’s temperature using the handle of a wooden spoon. If the bubbles crawl up the sides, the oil is ready for frying. 

How to Properly Store Seasoned French Fries

Keep your seasoned fries in an airtight container, and they’ll stay fresh for up to five days. For the best results, avoid reheating them in the microwave—use the oven, air fryer, or stovetop instead.

Dinogo Community Tips and Praise

“I’m the French fry champion in my family,” says Bart. “This recipe completely solves the soggy fry dilemma. My family claimed these were the best fries they’ve ever tasted.”

“I followed the recipe exactly, but used my fryer,” says Crystal. “I dropped the fries in one by one, then stirred them after a few seconds, and they didn’t stick together.”

“These are delicious and far better than any fast food fries,” exclaims Kevin. “Top-notch fries, like something you'd get at a restaurant. I added some basil and cayenne pepper for extra kick, but this recipe is already fantastic as it is!”

Editorial input by Corey Williams

Ingredients List

• 2 ½ pounds russet potatoes, peeled

• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon garlic salt

• 1 teaspoon onion salt

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ cup water, or as needed

Instructions

Cut the potatoes into French fry shapes and place them in a large bowl of cold water to prevent browning.

As the oil heats, sift flour, garlic salt, onion salt, paprika, and regular salt into a large bowl. Slowly add water until a slightly thick batter forms, one that can be drizzled from a spoon.

Drain the fries and gently pat them dry. Dip each fry into the batter individually.

Carefully lower the fries into the hot oil in small batches to prevent sticking. Fry for 7 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on all sides.

Place the fries on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your crispy fries!

Editor's Note:

The nutritional value of the frying oil has been calculated based on a retention rate of 10% after cooking. This may vary depending on cooking time, temperature, ingredient density, and the type of oil used.

Nutrition Information (per serving)