How to avoid the potatoes from sticking to the pan while frying for french fries/finger chips? [duplicate]
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Sometimes when I fry the potatoes for french fries, the potatoes stick to the pan which irritates me and I can't separate the potatoes because if I use the spoon a lot, it will cut the fries into pieces. Due to the scarcity of resources, I can't manage to buy a non-sticky pen. Kindly recommend me some solution.
Best Answer
Add some amount of salt in the pan while frying potatoes for french fries than your potatoes would not be sticky to the pan. I use this easy trick and it's work for me
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How do you keep french fries from sticking to the pan?
Parchment paper is key in keeping the fries from sticking and getting the best crisp on the outside while keeping a soft inside. You could also use foil, but make sure you spray the foil with non-stick spray because you don't want your fries to stick to the pan.How do you keep homemade potato chips from sticking together?
By soaking the potato slices in ice-cold water, not only does it pull out the excess starches but it also helps the cells seal up which results in a crispier chip. This will also aid in preventing the potatoes from sticking together so that when you fry them, you will get individual homemade chips and not chip lumps.Why do potatoes stick to pan when frying?
The potatoes will stick if the skillet isn't seasoned properly. I did this once, over five years ago, when I first started cooking with cast iron. I haven't had to do it again since! Make sure the skillet is clean.How do you twice fry French fries?
Raise heat of oil to 350 degrees F. Cook potatoes again, 2 handfuls at a time, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove from oil, shake off excess oil, and season lightly in a bowl with salt and pepper. Repeat until all potatoes are cooked.More answers regarding how to avoid the potatoes from sticking to the pan while frying for french fries/finger chips? [duplicate]
Answer 2
It sounds to me like you just aren't leaving sufficient room in the pan - you're crowding it.
When you drop food into the fryer, in the first few seconds there should be enough heat to seal the outside - this is vital for anything battered, but still important for such as fries.
If your heat drops too far because the pan is too crowded, this won't happen. To make matters worse, as it all sits in a lump trying to regain temperature, the starches in the potatoes start to set, gluing the individual fries together & also to the pan.
If finances won't allow a double-size pan - non-stick shouldn't be necessary for a deep-fryer - then try frying in two or even three batches instead, which will allow you to keep the heat up & the fries separate. If they hit each other & the sides less, they'll stick less. Stirring shouldn't be quite so necessary either, if they have enough room to move, one or two gentle swirls during the cook should be plenty.
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