Storing cut up potatoes (chips/fries)
I have fallen into a slump at the minute where i just don't feel like preparing food when i get home from work, and i would prefer to cut up a larger batch of potatoes in one go and store them in the fridge/freezer in the correct portion sizes, so when i get home i can just throw them into the oven.
The problem i have had with this up to now is, if i put them into the freezer and then try to cook them, the defrosting process turns them to mush. If i put them in the fridge, they have gone off by morning.
Is there a better way to store potatoes that have been cut up?
Best Answer
You can store your cut potatoes in the fridge. Place them in container(s) and cover them completely with plain, unsalted water. They should be fine for at least 2 or 3 days.
I don't know that it's necessary, but I usually drain and rinse them before use.
Alternatively, as you are cooking them in the oven, you could cook a large batch and then store your preferred portion sizes in the fridge or freezer, depending on how long you plan to keep them before use.
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Store the cut, washed fries in the walk-in refrigerator, not outside at room temps. You can also add some ice to the water if you want them to crisp up a little, but no salt.How do you store fresh cut potatoes for french fries?
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Traditionally, supermarket bought frozen french fries are boiled briefly before being frozen. This steps takes out some of the starch while partially cooking them. Then when you fry them, they are soft from the inside and crispy outside. To try this, boil water and salt, add cut fries and boil for 2 minutes. Move out to an ice bath to stop the cooking and dry them completely before freezing.
You can also partially cook them by frying them for 5-6 minutes in 325°F (163°C) oil. Then remove and let cool completely. Pat dry and freeze.
In both methods, make sure you fry on high heat, 375 to 400°F (196 to 204°C).
Answer 3
If youre going to keep them lven baked rather than frying, make sure you rinse your potatoes after cutting them into fries... Cold water will do fine. Once the water runs clear, that means most of the starch is off. Then you can let them sit in water in a container completely covered for 2 days for sure. If you want to fry them, you rinse them until the water runs clear, then you blanch your fries in oil at 180F for 4 minutes and let them sit out for a few hours until they have cooled off.then you can put them in containers completely sealed and do not put them back in water if you had blanched them. This will last for 2 days as well.enjoy :)
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