How to fry the perfect crusty potatoes: chef's life hacks

Fried potatoes are an iconic fast food that not everyone can cook. Often, they turn out soft, crustless, or too greasy. But, in fact, everything is quite simple.

Today, the FoodOboz editorial team shares a selection of life hacks that will help you fry really crispy and delicious potatoes at home. Chef Dan Kluger tells us the secrets of the perfect crust.

What you need to do with potatoes to make them crispy and golden brown

1. A large amount of starch interferes with the formation of a crispy crust, so the vegetable should be placed in cold water for 40-60 minutes.
2. Then the liquid should be drained, and the product should be dried with a paper or taconite towel. If wet potatoes are thrown into heated oil, the fat will splatter actively - there is a risk of burns.
3. There should be enough oil in the frying pan so that the potatoes are completely immersed. Also, the oil should be preheated for several minutes in a dry frying pan. It is better to use a non-stick pan.
4. Do not put the entire amount of chopped vegetable in the pan at once. It is better to put it in small portions so that it is enough to cover the bottom.
5. Do not cover the potatoes during cooking, add salt, pepper, and seasonings after the crust has formed.
6. To avoid excess fat, remove the potatoes from the oil with a slotted spoon.

Top 3 sauces for potatoes

Sauce with cucumbers

Ingredients:

• mayonnaise - 3-4 tbsp
• sour cream - 3-4 tbsp
• greens to taste
• fresh or pickled cucumbers -1 pc
• dry garlic - to taste
• pepper - to taste

Method of preparation:

1. Finely chop the cucumber and mix with the rest of the ingredients.

Mustard and sour cream sauce

Ingredients:

• sour cream - 4 tbsp
• mayonnaise - 2-3 tbsp
• mustard - 2-3 tbsp
• soy sauce - 1-2 tbsp
• dill - to taste
• lemon juice - to taste
• salt and pepper - to taste

Method of preparation:

1. Chop the dill, mix all the ingredients

Tar-tar sauce

Ingredients:

• sour cream - 4 tbsp
• garlic - 2 cloves
• lightly salted cucumber - 1-2 pcs
• dill - to taste
• salt - to taste
• mustard - 1 tsp

Method of preparation:

1. Grate or finely chop the cucumber.
2. Chop the garlic through a press.
3. Mix everything.