Do you love Garlic Fries?? Okay, it’s not even a valid question as I + family feel that they are addicting (read what’s not to love about them) 😉
Homemade Garlic Fries
I wish you could somehow smell these fresh batches of my Homemade Garlic Fries coming straight from my kitchen (okay, this happened last evening….I’m not eating fries at 8 AM) !!!
The smell just drove us nuts and we finished a big bowl within 10 minutes – that’s how crazy good they were. So, if you’re one of those garlic fries super fans, then you’ve found a super easy recipe to make them at home 🙂 And if you’re one of those people, who have not tried them yet – you’re at the right place as we are discussing Homemade Garlic Fries Recipe and ‘How To & What Not’. If you’ve not read my ‘About-Me‘ page, I live in sunny California and close to the Garlic Capitol of USA – Gilroy (which you guessed correctly, produces the maximum amount of garlic in the USA). And, every year Gilroy, hosts a giant Garlic Festival, where you can have everything garlic…from wine, cheese, meat, drinks, fries, and the famous – Garlic Ice – Cream (which tastes better than it sounds 😉. So you get where I’m coming from, living somewhat close to this place, we often used to go to Gilroy to have their garlic fries and that’s when we thought of trying the recipe at home. Hence, the Homemade Garlic Fries Recipe that I’m sharing today, has been tried many times, and here are some of my notes to achieve perfect fries every time:
Homemade Garlic Fries Ingredients :
- Russet Potatoes – they are the gold standard when it comes to making fries. They all should be the same size (medium to large).
- Garlic – You can use fresh garlic or garlic powder or even garlic truffle oil (we used a mix of the last two).
- Cilantro – This brings out that garlic flavor and gives a distinctive taste to the fries.
- Vegetable or Peanut Oil – We need a thicker oil that has a higher cooking temperature or doesn’t burn easily.
- Large Pot of Ice Cold Water – To soak the sliced potatoes as this helps in getting rid of extra starch that makes the fries extra crispy and they don’t stick together.
- Thick Bottom & Large Pan for Frying – You don’t want to use a thin pan as it’s going to burn your oil too fast and will leave you with not-cooked fries.
Steps To Achieve that Restaurant Style Crispness:
Fried Garlic Fries Method:
Double Fried! Yes, you heard it right, it needs to be fried twice to achieve that restaurant-style crispness and golden color. Trust, me I’ve tried a couple of times to eliminate the double fry step and every time the fries came out not so crispy looking and became soggy within minutes of serving.
Air Fryer Garlic Fries:
This is by far my favorite method and an easy one too. You start by peeling and slicing the potatoes into thin strips. Then soak them in water with some salt + lemon juice (this adds flavor and also prevents the peeled potatoes from turning brown). Then remove them from the water and pat them dry using a paper or cloth towel (make sure the sliced potato strips are absolutely dry). Then sprinkle some light oil (vegetable/ canola/ oil, any oil you like), and garlic powder and mix everything using hands or a fork. Preheat the Air-Fryer for 3 minutes (this step is Extremely Important for Crispy Fries). Then add a small batch of sliced fries in the air fryer basket (leaving some space around the basket). Start the Air Fryer for 7 minutes (at 350F) After 7 minutes, stir the fires using a wooden or silicone stick. Return the basket to the air fryer and turn it on for another 11 minutes. Check for crispiness after 11 minutes. Remove and transfer to a serving bowl. Add garlic powder, cilantro, and salt on top. Enjoy
Baked Garlic Fries Method:
You start by peeling and slicing the potatoes in thin strips. Then soak them in water with some salt + lemon juice (this adds flavor and also prevents the peeled potatoes from turning brown). Then remove them from the water and pat them dry using a paper or cloth towel (make sure the sliced potato strips are absolutely dry). Then sprinkle some light oil (vegetable/ canola/ oil, any oil you like), and garlic powder and mix everything using hands or a fork. Preheat the oven for 3 minutes (this step is Extremely Important for Crispy Fries). On a baking tray, spread the sliced potatoes and sprinkle some oil on top. Bake for 11 minutes (turn halfway through). Check Crispiness and remove it from the oven. Remove and transfer to a serving bowl. Add garlic powder, cilantro, and salt on top. Enjoy
By these methods, you can probably cook all kinds of fries, from regular, garlic, and spicy to just about any flavor combination your heart desires. The only time taking the process in this entire process is cutting the potatoes in the same size (thickness + length) and then soaking them in water. But if you want, you can buy the frozen french fry and use the flavoring mix (in the recipe) to make Garlic Fries out of them. But I would say, why not give it a try and make the whole thing from scratch, it seriously feels so good and such a proud moment when your loved one praises you till that last bite of the fries – It’s Absolutely Worth It !!!
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