How to Freeze Homemade French Fries

Step 1

Scrub your potatoes, peel, rinse well, and pat dry with a kitchen towel.

Step 2

Fill a large bowl with cold water.

Step 3

Cut the potatoes into 1/2-inch fry shapes. Place the cut potatoes in the bowl of cold water as you work.

Step 4

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. While the pot is heating up, fill a large bowl with cold water and ice.

Step 5

Working in batches, blanch your fries by dropping them into the boiling water. Boil each batch for 2 to 5 minutes, or until the interiors are soft.

Step 6

Remove the blanched fries and drop them into the ice water. Let cool for at least 15-minutes.

Step 7

Remove and dry well with a clean kitchen towel.

Step 8

Lay the blanched fries out in a single layer on a parchment lined sheet pan and flash freeze for about 1 hour.

Step 9

Once frozen, place the frozen fries in a zipper bag, and store for up to 3 months in the freezer. Keep the fries frozen until you cook them.