Pressure Cooked Fries

[MacKenzie]

While we are on the pressure cooker kick I tried it to get a better fries.

I took 1 Russet potato and sliced it for fries. PC for 2 mins. on level 1 and did the normal release. Divided the potatoes in half after they cooled. Put half in the freezer, deep fried the other half at 375F.

Here they are in the PC.

After deep frying, crispy and tasty-

That was yesterday, today I deep fried the frozen ones. Huge drop in temp, added too many fries for the amount of oil so not a good test of the method. Crispy but the inside was no as good as yesterday's fries but they may be due to the huge drop in oil temp. Still good though and crispy outside.

This method is very easy and I suspect it will be the one I'm going to use. I will be doing this procedure again  and when I do the frozen batch I'll try to  keep the oil temp. up and see if freezing improves the fries over the non frozen ones.

Either way I thought the fries were better than the 2  fry/freeze method and a lot faster and easier. 

 

Edited November 23, 2016 by MacKenzie

[tinyfish]

Looks good on my end.

[Aussie Ora]

Love crispy chips

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[MacKenzie]

I did another run on the pressure cooker fries.

The results were just like the last batch, tender crispy fries. 

Recipe Using Russet Potatoes:

Cut the fries. Soak in cold water to remove some of the starch.

Pressure cook for 2 mins, level 1, normal release.

Set them on a rack to cool and dry.

Deep fry at 375F until golden.

Blot off the fat and sprinkle with salt.

I have leftover pc cooked potatoes so I will freeze and save for later.

A little closer so you can see the fries.

Tony, I hope you have a chance to try these. Your pc time might be different but the principle should be the same.

 

 

 

Edited November 23, 2016 by MacKenzie

[Bruce Pearson]

Hey Mac have you ever tried an air fryer?  Only need to use a tablespoon of oil. By the way your fries look really great I can taste them just by looking at the pictures

[MacKenzie]

Thanks, Bruce. I have not tried the air fryer, did some research on them and came to the conclusion that while the fries maybe good they are not the same as deep frying. I am eating them for a treat not my health so I figure I might as well go whole hog. :)

[Bruce Pearson]

Sounds like a good plan to me. Happy Thanksgiving Mac

[MacKenzie]

Right back as you , Bruce.

[tony b]

Thanks for the tip, MacKenzie. Can't wait to try it. Out of town for Thanksgiving. Will give it a try when I get home. 

[mguerra]

I asked before and I am asking again. Will a mod please create a separate, dedicated pressure cooker section?

[Sharon]

Would love a separate PC section.  Makes it easier to share.  Have much to share with a PC and KKs owners and prospective buyers have much to navigate.  My vote is YES.

[Aussie Ora]

I have had an air fryer for years. I also have a deep fryer somewhere lol duck fat and an a.. air fryer bring out the most crispy chip. I love crispy chips. Would be interesting to see pressure cooked air fried chips. Don't get me wrong your chips look crispy and good

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[MacKenzie]

Yes a spot for other cooking devices would be great, We have a place for sous vide under, " Recipes & Cooking Techniques ". Maybe could change the title to Sous Vide, Pressure Cookers,  Air Fryers, etc. 

[tony b]

I second MacKenzie's suggestion.