How to Color French Fries
Peel the potatoes., Cut the potatoes into sticks., Pour the lemon juice into a suitable large container (such as a large bowl)., Put the potato sticks into the lemon juice and coloring mixture., Let soak for 3 hours. , Remove the potato sticks from...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Peel the potatoes.
If needed, wash and pat dry. -
Step 2: Cut the potatoes into sticks.
Cut the sticks approximately 1/2 inch/1 cm thick.
This thickness helps the color to distribute well and will also speed up the cooking time. , Add the food coloring and mix to combine thoroughly.
If you're doing more than one color, simply divide the juice by the amount of colors you're making and add only a few drops of coloring each time until you're happy with the resulting color. , Do not overlap any of the sticks or the overlapping parts won't change color––keep it all one layer.
Check that all the potato sticks are completely covered by the lemon juice.
Again, if you're making different colors, divide the potato sticks evenly across each color being used. ,, Use a slotted spoon or similar to lift out the sticks.
Lay them out on kitchen towel to drain and dry. , When the sticks are dry and the oven is ready, spray or brush them with olive oil.
Arrange the oil-coated sticks in a single layer across the baking sheet.
Again, don't overlap or they won't bake evenly.
Cover the baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure that it's non-stick. , Check regularly to ensure they're not over-cooking.
About halfway during cooking, turn the fries using tongs over to cook evenly both sides.
Be sure to wear an oven mitt while handling the hot baking sheet. , Allow for a brief cooling before serving.
Sprinkle with salt and any other condiments, to taste.
Watch the surprise on everyone's face when they're informed that these are actually French fries! , -
Step 3: Pour the lemon juice into a suitable large container (such as a large bowl).
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Step 4: Put the potato sticks into the lemon juice and coloring mixture.
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Step 5: Let soak for 3 hours.
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Step 6: Remove the potato sticks from the coloring mixture.
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Step 7: Preheat the oven to 450ºF/230ºC.
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Step 8: Bake the potato sticks in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes.
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Step 9: Remove from the oven.
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Step 10: Finished.
Detailed Guide
If needed, wash and pat dry.
Cut the sticks approximately 1/2 inch/1 cm thick.
This thickness helps the color to distribute well and will also speed up the cooking time. , Add the food coloring and mix to combine thoroughly.
If you're doing more than one color, simply divide the juice by the amount of colors you're making and add only a few drops of coloring each time until you're happy with the resulting color. , Do not overlap any of the sticks or the overlapping parts won't change color––keep it all one layer.
Check that all the potato sticks are completely covered by the lemon juice.
Again, if you're making different colors, divide the potato sticks evenly across each color being used. ,, Use a slotted spoon or similar to lift out the sticks.
Lay them out on kitchen towel to drain and dry. , When the sticks are dry and the oven is ready, spray or brush them with olive oil.
Arrange the oil-coated sticks in a single layer across the baking sheet.
Again, don't overlap or they won't bake evenly.
Cover the baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure that it's non-stick. , Check regularly to ensure they're not over-cooking.
About halfway during cooking, turn the fries using tongs over to cook evenly both sides.
Be sure to wear an oven mitt while handling the hot baking sheet. , Allow for a brief cooling before serving.
Sprinkle with salt and any other condiments, to taste.
Watch the surprise on everyone's face when they're informed that these are actually French fries! ,
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