Elote Style French Fries Recipes

EASIER FRENCH FRIES - COLD OIL METHOD (COOK'S ILLUSTRATED)

Steps:

• Combine potatoes and oil in large Dutch oven. Cook over high heat until oil has reached a rolling boil, about 5 minutes. Continue to cook, without stirring, until potatoes are limp but exteriors are beginning to firm, about 12-15 minutes.
• Using tongs, stir potatoes, gently scraping up any that stick, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp, 5-10 minutes longer.
• Using skimmer or slotted spoon, transfer fries to thick paper bag or paper towels. Season with salt and serve immediately.

RALLY'S FRENCH FRIES (COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Prepare batter.
• Combine seasoning mixture and store in a tightly covered container.
• Allow 1 teaspoons seasoning for each cup of prepared batter.
• POTATOES- Without thawing, open bag of fries and dust them lightly but evenly in flour, letting them dry on waxed paper lined cookie sheet for a few minutes.
• Coat the floured French fries evenly in the batter and fry in small portions at a time in 385 oil at least 2" deep in an electric fry pan.
• Turn fries once to brown evenly.
• Remove with tongs to drain on paper towel lined plate.
• Serve at once.
• **The batter can be repeated as needed to coat the frozen fries.
• **Recipe is easily doubled or however much you want to make.
• FOR FAJITA FRIES-Add 1/2 ts ground cumin in each cup of prepared batter that includes the seasoning mix given above.

ELOTE-STYLE FRENCH FRIES

Steps:

• Bake plain frozen fries and toss with salt, chili powder, lime zest and grated Cotija cheese, then transfer to a serving dish and top with mayonnaise thinned with a little water, chopped cilantro and more cheese. Serve with lime wedges.