French fries are a favorite fast food dish of adults and children, which is easily and discreetly eaten in no time. But the passion for such food negatively affects digestion and the general condition of the body. Before reaching the table, potatoes are fried in a large amount of vegetable oil, which significantly increases its energy value and makes it difficult to digest. Often you should not eat french fries. It is worth mentioning the price of the dish.
Given these factors, cooking french fries at home will be very helpful:
- The dish is healthier.
- You can add only your favorite spices.
- The price is much lower than the restaurant.
Cooking begins by choosing the right ingredients. Take medium or large potato tubers to conveniently cut into strips. Choose spices to taste. More often they use paprika, hops-suneli or Provence herbs without large particles.
Calorie content
Energy value depends on the cooking method.
Name | Calories, kcal | BJU ratio (proteins fats carbohydrates) |
---|---|---|
French fries in a slow cooker | 511 | 1/53/9 |
Oven fries (without oil) | 89 | 3/2/16 |
Dietary fries in the oven with protein | 105 | 3/0/2 |
Microwave french fries | 111 | 2/4/17 |
Classic quick recipe
- potatoes 6 PC
- salt 1 tsp
- pepper 1 tsp
- spices and seasonings 1 tsp
- Cut peeled and washed tubers lengthwise, then with plates, and then with straws.
- Fold in a container and rinse off starch.
- Drain and place on a napkin to absorb any remaining liquid.
- Put the potatoes in a bowl, pour salt and spices on top. Mix well.
- In one layer, lay the potatoes on a baking sheet covered with baking paper.
- Cook at 200 ° C for approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
Crispy Recipe
- Potatoes - 4 - 5 pcs.;
- Oil grows. - 3 tbsp. l .;
- Garlic - 2 cloves;
- Ground paprika, salt to taste.
- Dry the peeled tubers from moisture and cut into strips.
- In a bowl, combine paprika, salt, vegetable oil and chopped garlic. Pour the potatoes into the mixture and mix thoroughly.
- Put slices on a baking sheet covered with baking paper.
- Cook in an oven at 200 ° C until crisp.
Dietary fries without oil and protein
There is an opinion that french fries are a high-calorie dish. But to reduce the energy value of a side dish is a doable task!
- Potatoes - 3 - 4 pcs.;
- Egg protein - 1 pc.;
- Vegetable oil - 1 - 2 tbsp. l .;
- Sea salt to taste.
- Peeled and washed potatoes cut into long bars.
- Beat the protein lightly and pass through a sieve.
- Mix potatoes with protein.
- Put slices on a baking sheet covered with parchment.
- Bake for 25 minutes at 200 ° C.
- At the end of cooking, sprinkle the potato slices with salt.
- Serve with tomato or cheese sauce.
Useful Tips
It seems that french fries are a simple and familiar dish, however, cooking requires certain knowledge and skills:
- It is important to change the temperature regimes during baking. So that the potato is soft in the middle and a crispy crust appears on top, start cooking from a temperature of 170 ° C, and then increase to 200 ° C.
- Choose young potatoes that do not crumble and are ideal for baking.
- Preheat the oven before cooking.
- Rinse the potatoes quickly so that the tubers do not soften in the water.
- To get a golden crust, roll the pieces in flour.
- Serve the dish hot.
- To enhance the flavor, take your favorite seasonings.
- The taste of the dish is affected by vegetable oil, so use: corn, olive, cotton, a mixture of cream and sunflower.
- To cover each slice of potato with oil and spices, mix the slices with your hands.
- Cover the baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat.
- When choosing a seasoning, pay attention to the composition. If salt is already present among the ingredients, you do not need to salt the finished dish.
Cooking in the oven will help preserve the vitamins, minerals and taste of the dish. French fries - a great side dish, light snack and a simple independent dish. If you want such a treat, you do not need to run to the nearest fast food restaurant. The dish is easily prepared at home without any special material costs.