Which oil for crispy fries?
Peanut oil or any other light vegetable oil is ideal for making the best homemade fries. It gives you that crispy crust that you sometimes miss.
Note: Peanut oil is generally preferred over olive oil because of its high smoke point.
Why add vinegar to fries?
For white vinegar
How to get a plate of crispy fries without using a fryer? It is then important to choose quality ingredients. Note that the best varieties of baked potatoes are those that, like apples, tend to ripen later. It is important that they contain little water, starch and sugar. Otherwise, they tend to brown and caramelize quickly. Excess starch also makes them soft because it absorbs a lot of oil. A solution to this problem? A secret ingredient: vinegar. Its acidity delays the degradation of pectin and preserves it during cooking. Pectin is a soluble fiber that helps keep you full, regulates fat absorption during digestion, and maintains good intestinal transit.
Here are the steps to follow to prepare your vinegar fries:
Peel the potatoes and wash them in very cold water.
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