Description
Ultra-crispy beef tallow fries topped with Japanese furikake seasoning. The crispiest homemade fries you will ever make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (4 large) Russet potatoes
- 3–4 lbs (enough to fill pot 3 inches deep) Beef tallow
- 1 tsp Fine salt
- 2 sheets, crumbled Nori sheets
- 2 tbsp Sesame seeds (mixed)
- 2 tbsp (optional) Bonito flakes
- 1 tsp Sugar
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp (optional) Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cut and Soak the Potatoes (30 Minutes) — Peel the russet potatoes and cut into ¼-inch thick sticks (classic fry shape). Soak in a bowl of cold water for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours). This removes excess surface starch, which is the key to preventing fries from sticking together and achieving maximum crispiness. Drain and pat completely dry — wet potatoes in hot oil is dangerous and creates soggy fries.
- First Fry at 300°F — The Blanch Fry (5–6 Minutes) — Melt beef tallow in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to 300°F. Working in small batches (don’t overcrowd — this drops the temperature), fry potatoes for 5–6 minutes until cooked through but still pale — no golden color yet. Remove to a wire rack. This first fry cooks the interior and begins building the crust structure. You can do this step hours ahead and leave the fries at room temperature.
- Second Fry at 375°F — The Crisp Fry (2–3 Minutes) — Increase tallow temperature to 375°F. Fry the blanched potatoes in batches for 2–3 minutes until deep golden brown and crispy. They’ll darken fast at this temperature — watch carefully. Remove to a paper-towel-lined tray and season immediately with fine salt while hot. The double-fry creates fries that stay crispy for 15–20 minutes instead of getting soggy in 5.
- Toss with Furikake — Transfer hot fries to a large bowl. Sprinkle generously with homemade furikake and toss vigorously to coat every fry. The heat from the fries activates the nori and sesame aromas, creating an intoxicating umami cloud. Serve immediately with dipping sauces. These make an incredible side dish for our smoked chicken drumsticks or alongside any burger night.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g