Have you ever ordered “fries for the table” when out to eat at a restaurant?
The fries are then drained, cooled and chilled in the fridge.
At this point, the fries should be pale with no browning.
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Looking for that perfect golden-brown color during this step is more important than watching the clock.
“It helps create a crispier fry!
Frying first at a lower temperature helps pull out water content from the potato.
But the benefit is twofold.
We’re a fast-casual concept and people want their food out quickly.
Frying without a blanch would take a LOT longer.”
But Saus' secret is more than just the right potatoes.
“Old Idaho potatoes fry up best.
We actuallycellar age our potatoes.
“Duck fat is an indulgent choice.
Since fries are the cornerstone of our restaurant, we fry in a vegetable oil blend.
It’s got mass appeal and isn’t a major allergen like peanuts.”
If you’re baking or air-frying at home, season before cooking.
The seasoning will stick to the oil during the cooking process.
Fresh vs. “Fries are the main event at Saus, so we put the effort in.
That said, we throw no shade to those who use frozen.”
As long as they are properly prepared and well seasoned, frozen fries can still turn out perfectly edible.
But it’s not just about the fry, it’s about what they’re being enjoyed with!
“Are they better fresh?
Can you tell the difference?
Maybe, if you’re paying close attention.
Did you know you could alsofreeze your fries?
For example, cooking larger fries in the same batch as shoestring fries wouldn’t yield the best results.
“Our kitchen team is trained to rotate our potato inventory in our cellar.
But sometimes, accidents happen.
However, an experienced team “can tell immediately that the fries are wrong.”
EatingWell Test Kitchen/Portfolio ManagerAdam Dolge’s technique gives you the same results without the deep fryer getting involved.
Simply boil cut-up potatoes in salted, acidulated water before putting them in the oven.
The end result isa crave-worthy crispy frywith a creamy center.
Since the technique can be a hassle for home cooks, our boil-and-bake method is an excellent option.
