Comments on: the perfect stovetop french fries

By: Ron Williams

Ron Williams — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 01:31:10 +0000

Super-easy, I used a regular nonstick pan, peanut oil, russet potato sliced into fries with skin on, and electric stove turned to 5/10 then down to 4 once it started bubbling, for 20 minutes as directed. Fries were golden brown, soft inside, and not super-crispy but definitely not soggy. I'd maybe leave it on 5 next time for a little more crisp maybe.

By: Lucas B

Lucas B — Tue, 27 May 2025 21:32:40 +0000

I don't usually leave comments but your recipe worked really well. When I usually make french fries, they turn out either dry and really crispy or mushy, but I made a batch of fries like how your recipe said, and they turned out perfect. I also made a larger batch in a pot, and while it took longer, they turned out perfect too. I definitely would recommend your recipe.

By: Sara

Sara — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 01:06:17 +0000

In reply to Richard Johnson. I have an electric stove also, I put mine on medium not medium high. Might just need yo feel it out with the stove you have, frying food bubbles continuously.

By: Kayla A Fisher

Kayla A Fisher — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 05:35:51 +0000

these are the best fries i have ever made!

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:29:51 +0000

Wow i followed your advise and the potatoes came out excellent. I used 2 Russet potatoes, 1 big and 1 medium, 1/2 inch cut just enought to fit into the pan. Cooked from cold for about 20 mins and they came out perfect. not oily, crispy, and great taste and texture. thanks for the great tips i will be sure to follow you for now on! Alex

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:06:00 +0000

In reply to Beau. Belgian Frites are the best. they have them partially cooked then cook them and it comes out just like this. i am excited to try this recipe!

By: Alexis

Alexis — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 00:45:14 +0000

Like you i do not like to fry food. My mom never fried anything. My husbands mom did. My french fries are never good, homemade or frozen. While looking for a recipe i found yours. I decided to try it, nothing to lose. But, oh my! I will make fries like this from now on. Not only were they a hit there was no spattering while cooking or turning. They were NOT greasy, they were amazing and got a thumbs up from my hubby.
Thank you for posting a great recipe.

By: SMT

SMT — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:37:18 +0000

Maybe I used the wrong potatoes, I used Yukon gold, did it for 20 minutes, they were quite brown, but didn't get crispy. Looks like I am the only one, so maybe I will try russets next time. Thanks for the idea, it certainly wasn't messy, like deep frying

By: Cheryl Porter

Cheryl Porter — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 01:28:54 +0000

I've been making ff the same way my whole life. You heat the oil to hot then add the potatoes. I've never heard of cooking them twice. I've never been able to get crispy homemade fries. This is amazing and a total game changer. Thank you!

By: sarah brown

sarah brown — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 22:08:57 +0000

Amazing recipe! Used youkon gold potatoes, grapeseed oil , cast iron skillet. Toddler loved it!
Sprinkled some with truffle oil for adults and we enjoyed it.