Garlic Butter Fries
Garlic Butter Fries are crispy, golden fries drizzled with a rich garlic butter sauce and topped with fresh herbs, making them the perfect side or snack.
Equipment
- Cutting board and knife
- Large Pot or Deep Fryer
- Small Saucepan or Microwave-Safe Bowl (for garlic butter)
- Slotted Spoon (for frying)
- Mixing Bowl (for tossing fries)
- Baking Sheet (optional, for baking)
- Air fryer (optional)
Ingredients
- For the Fries:
- 4-5 russet potatoes
- Vegetable oil or canola oil for frying
- For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- ½ cup salted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- Parmesan cheese grated (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and cut potatoes into fries, and pat dry with a towel to remove excess moisture.
- Heat oil in a large pot to 140°C (284°F) and fry the potatoes in batches until golden and crispy.
- While fries cook, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir until garlic becomes fragrant.
- Once fries are cooked, toss them in the garlic butter sauce. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and grated parmesan (optional).
- Serve immediately while hot for best flavor.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 950 kcal (for a large serving)
- Total Fat: 60g (57% of calories)
- Protein: 4% of calories
- Carbohydrates: 39% of calories
- Dietary Fiber: 29% of daily needs
- Vitamin C: Low
- Calcium: Low
- Iron: Small contribution
- Potassium: Moderate (from potatoes)