I learned this trick in a famous restaurant, Now I only make French Fries like this
I learned this trick in a famous restaurant, Now I only make French Fries like this is a easy American recipe that serves 2. 430 calories per serving. Recipe by Lean Meal Ideas on YouTube.
Prep: 19 min | Cook: 13 min | Total: 42 min
Cost: $3.20 total, $1.60 per serving
Ingredients
- 4 pcs Potatoes (medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4‑inch strips)
- 2 pcs Egg Yolks (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds (toasted optional)
- 2 tbsp Water (to loosen coating)
- 1 cup Corn Starch (for coating)
- 2 cups Vegetable Oil (medium depth for frying, heat to 350°F)
- to taste Ketchup (for serving)
Instructions
Cut Potatoes
Wash, peel and cut the potatoes into uniform 1/4‑inch strips.
Time: PT10M
Blanch Potatoes
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil, add the potato strips and blanch for 1 minute.
Time: PT1M
Temperature: boiling
Drain and Dry
Drain the blanched potatoes and pat them completely dry with paper towels.
Time: PT2M
Prepare Coating Mixture
In a mixing bowl combine the egg yolks, sesame seeds, water and corn starch. Whisk until smooth and free of lumps.
Time: PT3M
Coat the Potatoes
Add the dried potato strips to the bowl and toss until each piece is evenly coated with the batter.
Time: PT4M
Heat Oil
Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C).
Time: PT5M
Temperature: 350°F
Fry the Fries
Carefully add the coated potatoes to the hot oil. Fry for 4‑5 minutes, stirring gently, until they turn golden and float to the surface.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: 350°F
Drain and Season
Remove the fries with tongs, place on paper towels to drain excess oil, and season immediately with salt.
Time: PT2M
Serve
Serve the crispy fries hot with ketchup on the side.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 430
- Protein
- 6 g
- Carbohydrates
- 70 g
- Fat
- 15 g
- Fiber
- 6 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Gluten‑Free
Allergens: Eggs, Sesame
Last updated: April 17, 2026








