Description
Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside – these Viral Potato Pave French Fries are a showstopper!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg / 2.2 lbs Potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 56g / ¼ cup Butter, unsalted
- 240ml / 1 cup Vegetable Broth
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 sprigs Thyme, fresh (or 1 tsp dried)
- Salt to taste
- Black Pepper to taste
- Olive Oil for greasing
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with olive oil and line with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Thinly slice potatoes using a mandoline or sharp knife.
- Step 3: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and thyme; cook until fragrant. Stir in vegetable broth, salt, and pepper; let simmer.
- Step 4: Arrange a layer of potato slices in the dish, overlapping slightly. Drizzle with the butter-broth mixture. Repeat layering until all potatoes and broth are used.
- Step 5: Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 15 minutes or until the top is golden and crisp.
- Step 6: Let cool slightly. Lift out using parchment paper. Cut into fries or squares and serve immediately.
Notes
- Potato Type: Russet potatoes yield the crispiest texture.
- Slicing Tip: Use a mandoline for uniform slices to ensure even cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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