Homemade Freezer Chips (French Fries)
Serves: 6
Ingredients
1.5 kg potatoes (You want a high-starch variety good for roasting, but if you are following a lower carb lifestlye, you can use spudlight)
Method
Peel the potatoes if preferred, or leave the skin on for extra fibre! Cut into evenly sized chips.
Add the potatoes, to a large pot and cover with cold water.
Turn on the heat to high and bring to a boil. Cook until just becoming tender but the centres are still firm.
Drain well and leave the potatoes to steam dry for 5–10 minutes.
Gently shake the potatoes in the colander to rough up the edges.
Spread the chips in a single layer on a lined baking tray and freeze for 2–3 hours, or until solid.
Transfer the frozen chips to a freezer-safe bag or container and store for up to 3 months.
To Cook From Frozen
Air Fryer
Preheat to 200°C.
Lightly spray or toss the frozen chips with oil.
Cook for 22–25 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crispy.
Add salt & serve right away (or seasoning of your choice).
Oven
Preheat to 220°C (200°C fan-forced).
Spread frozen chips onto a lined baking tray in a single layer.
Spray with oil.
Bake for 30–40 minutes, turning halfway through, until crisp and golden.
Add salt (or seasoning of your choice) & serve right away.
Meal Prep Tips
Freeze in meal-sized portions for easy dinners.
No need to thaw before cooking.
Perfect served with burgers, grilled chicken, steak, homemade schnitzel or fish.
Approximate Nutritional Information
This will vary depending on your potatoes of choice.
250g Serve - 200 Calories | 5.3g Protein | 0.4g Fat | 52.8Carbohydrates | 5.3g Fibre
250g Serve - 114 Calories | 6.3g Protein | <1g Fat | 26g Carbohydrates | 4.8g Fibre (Lower Carb potatoes)
