Heat the oil in a skillet, send the chopped tubers and fry on one side for 3-5 minutes over high heat. Flip over and add the onion. Reduce heat to medium. Stir occasionally. Well, to the question: “How much to fry potatoes?”, We answer: 10-15 minutes.
Crispy, toasted potatoes work especially well in a cast iron skillet. Thick cast-iron walls heat it evenly from all sides.
To properly fry potatoes, follow these rules.
- When the oil is "smoky", pour in the potatoes and fry for a few minutes over high heat without a lid.
- Turn the slices over, reduce heat. Stir occasionally until cooked.
- Salt at the end of frying to keep the pieces from sticking together. Otherwise, instead of crispy golden slices, you will get a smudge.
To make your potatoes delicious, flavor the oil with garlic, pepper, nutmeg, or any other spice you like. Use the fat in moderation so as not to "drown" the bottom layer of the potatoes.
- It is more useful to fry in refined oil, it has fewer calories.
- It tastes better on lard or lard.
How to cut potatoes for frying
The cutting technique is simple, the main thing is not to hurt your fingers. Sharp knives and handy cutting boards will help you!
- Chop into strips or cubes, the potatoes will turn out to be crispy, fried - with a golden crust.
- Diced, it will be golden brown, soft and juicy.
When there is no time to tinker with tubers, kitchen devices will "do" the job for you:
- the potato peeler will wash and peel the potatoes in one to two minutes;
- using the cutting tool, you can easily cut the tubers into equal large or thin pieces.
Peasant potatoes in a pan, or how to cook french fries
- Cut the potatoes into thick wedges and pat dry on a paper or kitchen towel.
- Preheat a skillet over high heat. If you have a deep wok, use it. The country-style potato turns out perfect in it.
- Place the slices in hot oil and fry over medium heat.
- When browned, turn over. Make sure not to burn.
- Finally, salt, pepper, mix with crushed or pressed garlic.
You will not find such tasty potatoes in any McDonald's. Serve with pickled mushrooms, crispy cucumbers, herbs, salads or ketchup.
How to make chips in an airfryer
The airfryer cooks at a high temperature, blowing hot air. Fried potatoes are soft in the middle and crispy.
You will need:
- 2-3 medium potatoes;
- 2 tbsp. l. sunflower oil;
- salt and spices to taste.
Frying golden potatoes is easy, it turns out insanely tasty - you can swallow your tongue.
- Peel the tubers and cut into wedges.
- Combine the sticks with oil, spices and salt. Leave to marinate for 20 minutes in a cool place to soak in the seasoning.
- Place the potatoes on the grill rack.
- Set the air speed to medium, 200 ° C and cook for 15-20 minutes.
- Then turn the slices over, set again to 200 ° C. How much to fry potatoes? 10 minutes.
Cooking times are approximate. Observe the degree of doneness through the transparent lid, if the model of your Airfryer allows. If the slices fry faster, do not wait for the allotted time: turn off the device and put the potatoes on a plate.
How to cook fried potatoes in a slow cooker
Potatoes fried in a slow cooker are obtained with a golden crust - not like from a frying pan, but like from a Russian stove! There is nowhere easier to prepare it.
- In a multi bowl, heat the sunflower oil on the "Fry" program.
- Pour the slices into hot oil, lower the lid and do not stir for 3-5 minutes to brown the potatoes.
- Then turn it over with a wooden spatula: the mass should turn over in layers, and the reverse side will be fried.
- Set the Baking program for 15 minutes, lower the lid and wait 5 minutes;
- Turn over again and leave covered for another 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and cook for the third time.
Sprinkle with herbs before serving. With fresh or canned vegetables, such potatoes are simply delicious!
How to quickly fry potatoes in a deep fryer
- Cut the potatoes into strips and soak them in water to rinse off the starch.
- Dry the slices before placing them in hot oil. Otherwise it will splatter.
- Heat deep fat to 160 ° C and place the basket of potatoes for 5 minutes.
- Then remove for a few minutes and let the oil drain.
- During this time, increase the fryer temperature by 190 ° C. When hot, add the basket of deep-fat slices to the bowl for another 3 minutes.
- Remove, drain oil, but do not dry with paper towels.
- Place on a plate and sprinkle with salt and spices.
- Cover and shake well.
The crispy, aromatic, fried fries are ready!
How to properly fry potatoes with onions
Everything is standard with potatoes - peel, cut, wash and dry with a towel. Chop a large onion into rings or half rings.
- Preheat a skillet with oil, put the slices in it.
- When they are browned, turn over and add the onions.
- Cook, stirring occasionally to keep the pieces from falling apart and browning.
- When the dish is almost ready, salt and pepper, add crushed garlic if desired.
How to fry potatoes with meat or lard
- Fry the pieces of meat until browned.
- Chop the onion and add to the meat.
- Season with spices to taste and simmer for a minute or two, stirring occasionally.
- Place the potatoes and fry until tender, uncovered. Salt when almost done.
Fry potatoes with bacon in the same way as with meat.
- Melt the bacon in a hot skillet. Remove the greaves to add to the finished dish later. Or leave and fry the potatoes with them.
- Fry the potato slices over medium heat until crisp.
- Serve with chopped herbs.
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