Which Chips (or Fries) Are the Best?

[CleverNickName]

Parboiling (5 or 6 minutes, tops... pat dry afterwards!) French fries or home fries before either frying or baking is a must in my book. Crispier exterior, softer/fluffier middle.

The freezing also helps make them fluffy...the ice crystals break down the plant cells a bit, and the exterior gets crispy before the inside starts to cook.

 

[Ulorian - Agent of Chaos]

The freezing also helps make them fluffy...the ice crystals break down the plant cells a bit, and the exterior gets crispy before the inside starts to steam.

Interesting...

 

[Olgar Shiverstone]

Cheese Fries. Potentially with Bacon.

[No, not poutine you crazy Quebecois!]

Edit: On preparation. Some of you really go all out. I've found the air fryer to be ideal for home-prepped fries. Ideally, seasoned with Aussie Chicken Salt.

On the subject of fast food fries; Mrs. Shiverstone prefers Mickey D's while I prefer The Five Gentlemen.

 

[gnarlygninja]

You can make some really excellent fries in an air fryer, with a little bit of effort.

 

[Thomas Shey]

You can make some really excellent fries in an air fryer, with a little bit of effort.

I haven't had air fried fries, but Kettle Chips does some potato chips finished that way, and they're pretty good.