Fries Americain

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 red bell pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded, and chopped (see page 250)
  • 1 or 2 canned chipotles in adobo, depending on how spicy you like it
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 5 large Idaho potatoes, peeled
  • 1 quart canola or peanut oil

Instructions

  1. Combine the mayonnaise, red pepper, chipotle, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a food processor and process until smooth.
  2. Cut the potatoes into 1/4-inch-thick slices, then cut each slice into 1/4-inch-thick fries.
  3. Submerge the fries in a large bowl of cold water.
  4. Heat the oil in a large, deep, straight-sided skillet until it reaches 325F on a deep-fat thermometer.
  5. Drain the fries in batches on paper towels.
  6. Fry each batch until a pale blonde color, 3 to 4 minutes.
  7. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with paper towels.
  8. Raise the heat of the oil to 375F and fry the potatoes again, in batches, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
  9. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with paper towels and season with salt and a generous grinding of pepper.
  10. Serve the hot fries with the smoked red pepper mayonnaise on the side for dipping.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

521 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2g 4% DV
Total Fat 49.7g 64% DV
Carbs 18.5g 7% DV
Fiber 2.1g 7% DV
Sugar 1.2g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9814mg 100% DV
Potassium 494.3mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 39.3mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 38.4mg 43% DV
Calcium 14.8mg 1% DV
Iron 0.6mg 3% DV
Diet fit Low-carb
Contains Egg Peanut

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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