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Comment cuisiner avec une friteuse du Nord ?

How to cook with a Northern fryer?

Traditional fryers from the North are essential for obtaining crispy and golden fries. Here are our tips and tricks for preparing perfect fries.

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Preparing the fries

We advise you to choose the right variety of potatoes carefully, we recommend those that are rich in starch, such as Bintje or Russet, ideal for fries. As for the size, you need medium-sized potatoes to allow you to have a uniform cut.

Prepare the potatoes by peeling and washing them. Cut them into uniformly sized sticks, about 1cm thick. Rinse the potato sticks under cold water to remove excess starch. This will help to make the fries crispier. Pat the fries dry with a clean tea towel or paper towels to avoid oil splatters.

Preparing the fryer

When choosing an oil, we recommend choosing one with a high smoke point, such as peanut oil, sunflower oil or rapeseed oil. These oils are ideal for frying because they can withstand high temperatures without degrading. Fill your fryer with enough oil to completely submerge the fries, but do not exceed the maximum level indicated. Heat your oil to around 160°C-170°C for the first cooking. Use a kitchen thermometer to check the temperature of the oil. 

Cooking fries

For the first cooking, dip the fries in the heated oil and cook for 5 to 6 minutes. They should be lightly cooked but not browned. Remove them and drain them on a rack or paper towels. Let them rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

For the second cooking, increase the oil temperature to 180°C-190°C. Dip the fries back into the hot oil and cook until golden and crispy, about 2 to 4 minutes. Drain the fries on paper towels to remove excess oil.

The service

Season your fries by salting them or adding vinegar as is sometimes done in the North of France. But you can also season them with spices such as paprika, cumin, herbs...

Maintaining your fryer

After each use, we recommend filtering out food debris using a fine strainer or oil filter. Replace your cooking oil after 8 to 10 uses or whenever it becomes dark and gives off an unpleasant odor.

Before cleaning, make sure the fryer and the oil have cooled completely. Clean the fryer bowl with hot water and mild detergent. Rinse well and dry completely before using again.

Important tips:

Never leave the fryer unattended while in use, always have a lid or fire cover nearby in case of emergency. Always use your fryer in a well-ventilated area to avoid the build-up of smoke and odors.

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Discover the Menastyl Northern fryer collection , the essential utensil for making delicious crispy fries at home. Made from quality enamelled steel, our fryers are compatible with all hobs, including induction.

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