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Homemade French Fries- The world's best side dish made right in your kitchen! Cook these fresh, crispy fries in just about 15 minutes.  No soaking time needed. 

I always loved when my Mom (or Dad) made homemade French fries for dinner.  They were always cooked perfectly and tasted delicious dunked in a side of ketchup.

These fries are quick to make and you do not have to worry about soaking beforehand.  Just cut, slice and cook.

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Ingredients Needed

• Russet potatoes
• Oil
• Salt

Recipe Notes:

• Peeling the Potatoes:  This is your own personal preference.  Personally, I don't.  It's quicker to avoid that step.  But, if you wish, go ahead and peel the potatoes!
• Try and cut your french fries into about the same size pieces.  This will help cook the fries evenly.
• Oil: Canola, sunflower or peanut oil will all work fine.  I would avoid using Olive oil.
• Salt:  We like salty fries!  However, whether it's a taste or diet preference, obviously, you can skip the step.   You can also opt to sprinkle them with other seasons.   For example, season salt, garlic or onion salt or grated Parmesan cheese. Whatever you choose to season them with, do it immediately. This will help the season adhere to the fries. 
• Cooking Time: I found that skinnier pieces will take about 10 minutes.  But, if your pieces are thicker, it could take about 15 minutes for cooking.  They are done when they are dark brown in color.

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Homemade French Fries- No Soaking Required

The world's best side dish made right in your kitchen! Cook these fresh, crispy fries in just about 15 minutes. No soaking time needed.

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Hands-Off Time: 0 mins

Yield: Mon Apr 06 2026 00:00:00 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)

Servings:

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Ingredients

• 2 large russet potatoes, sliced into thin slices
• 2 –3 cups canola, vegetable or sunflower oil (approximately, for frying)
• salt, to taste preference

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Instructions

1. Pour the oil into a large pot or saucepan. Turn the heat to high.
2. Line a flat, rimmed baking sheet with paper towels or napkins.
3. Add potatoe slices into hot oil Be sure not to overcrowd your pot.
4. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook until brown.
5. Once ready, use a slotted spoon or a spider strainer to carefully remove the fries from the hot oil and place them onto your paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain the excess oil.
6. Immediately sprinkle with salt. Serve hot.

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