Deep Frying at Home is a BAD IDEA

Summary by Krater

The creator demonstrates his method for making french fries at home using a Dutch oven, comparing home deep-frying to commercial restaurant equipment and explaining why frying in a large batch of oil is preferable to small batches.

From the video

Answers: How do you make french fries at home?

• french fry recipe
• deep frying techniques
• oil temperature control
• home vs commercial deep frying
• drain and seasoning french fries

Ingredients

• potatoes
• 2 to 3 quarts cooking oil
• salt

What it concludes

• Deep-frying food at home is a bad idea for most people.
• Frying in a large amount of oil allows delicate ingredients to float without getting bumped into other objects.
• Frying in smaller batches leads to soggy fries if they sit while you fry the rest.
• Pan-fried chicken is better than deep-fried chicken because the flavor is less oily and the crust adheres better.
• For most people, french fries are better left to restaurants rather than made at home.