I LOVE America's Test Kitchen (ATK)! (Also, love Cook's Country, both can be found FREE on The Roku Channel) They do the research, spend the $$$ on ingredients, provide the science, explain & suggest the best equipment to help me to be a better cook/baker! I just tried this today, and I am sold on the process--quick prep, lower fat, CRISP fries. Watch this video and be AMAZED! ALL credit goes to America's Test Kitchen--they are the BEST!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Al4LYwOKsxw
2 lbs. Yukon Gold potatoes--cleaned and cut in 1/2" planks
Slurry: 3 Tbsp. corn starch & 3/4 cup water. Microcook 1-3 minutes, stirring every 20 seconds. Should be like pudding. Thin with water if necessary.
Pour slurry over sliced potatoes. Mix well with hands.
On a rimmed baking sheet. spray with cooking spray, add 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil. Place potatoes, flat side down on pan, leaving space between all potatoes so they can cook & crisp properly. Cover all with aluminum foil sprayed with cooking spray. Bake @ 425F on middle rack. Bake 12-15 minutes. Remove from oven, remove foil. Use spatula or tongs to turn each potato slice over. Potatoes should be golden brown on side that was in contact with baking surface. Bake for another 15-18 minutes. Add 1/2 tsp. salt over all while hot. Toss on baking sheet. Blot excess oil with paper towel. Serve.
Worth it for sure!! I am now officially spoiled for any other fries. Please note: I don’t have an ATK-like oven; my heating element is only at the top soooo, I BAKED the potatoes in the oven, then moved them in batches to my air fryer and CRISPED them for 4 minutes at 375F on BAKE. It didn't take long but those crispy fries are perfect (I really can’t say enough good about these amazing fries.)