Low Sodium Homemade KFC Style Crispy Fries
Get ready to recreate your favorite fast-food fries with a healthy twist in this recipe for Low Sodium Homemade KFC Style Crispy Fries! Perfectly golden and irresistibly crunchy, these fries are seasoned with a flavorful blend of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper while keeping the sodium to a minimum. The secret lies in soaking the russet potatoes in unsalted chicken stock to infuse subtle richness, followed by a double-frying technique for the ultimate crispy exterior and fluffy interior. These guilt-free, homemade fries are an ideal side dish or snack, paired with your favorite low-sodium dipping sauce. Quick to prepare and indulgent to eat, this recipe will have you ditching the drive-thru for good!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 cup Unsalted chicken stock
- 1 liter Vegetable oil
Instructions
Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into thin strips approximately 1/4 inch thick.
Place the cut fries in a large bowl and cover them with hot water and the unsalted chicken stock. Let them soak for about 15 minutes to remove excess starch and enhance flavor.
While the potatoes are soaking, in a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper. This will be your seasoning mixture.
After 15 minutes, drain the potatoes and thoroughly pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
In a deep fryer or large heavy-bottomed pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). You may need to adjust the heat to maintain this temperature.
Working in batches, sprinkle the potatoes with the seasoning mixture and toss them lightly to ensure they are well coated.
Carefully add a batch of fries to the oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for about 3 to 4 minutes or until they are lightly golden brown.
Remove the fries with a slotted spoon and place them on a baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
After all the batches have been pre-fried, increase the oil temperature to 375°F (190°C).
Return the fries in batches to the hot oil and fry for an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until they are crisp and deep golden brown.
Remove the fries from the oil and drain again on paper towels. Serve hot, and enjoy with your favorite low-sodium dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8875 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 884.7 g | 1134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 126.3 g | 632% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 568.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 215 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 292.9 g | 107% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.9 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.2 g | ||
| Protein | 37.0 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 216 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 6898 mg | 147% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
