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Popeye's Homemade French Fries Recipe. This is my humble attempt to make the world famous fries at home as closest as possible. These are easy copycat french fries made from scratch! These are the best fries you will ever have!!
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Popeye's Homemade French Fries Recipe

Course Snacks
Cuisine American
Author Fa's Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 3 - 4 non - starchy potatoes cut into fries
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp crushed black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 3 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • oil for frying

Instructions

  • Keep the cut potato fries in water to prevent discoloration.
  • Bring water with salt in a large bowl to a boil.
  • Add the cut up fries and cook till half done. Do not overcook the fries.
  • Drain the water and spread on a kitchen towel. Allow them cool and pat dry any excess moisture.
  • Place the fries in a zip lock bag and freeze for at least an hour.
  • Mix red chili powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cayenne powder, onion powder, all purpose flour and olive.
  • Add the fries and toss well till coated. Sprinkle few drops of water if necessary.
  • Heat oil on high flame and fry till golden brown.
  • Serve hot with ketchup or garlic paste.