Is it possible to make healthy french fries?

Well, it is possible to make french fries that are far less unhealthy than the ones you buy at the takeout counter.

There are a few different techniques for cooking healthy french fries; but here’s one that is popular for the following reasons:

• You’ll need a much shorter frying time, which means less oil absorption while cooking;
• Finished product is nice and crispy/chewy on the outside while staying moist and mealy on the inside;
• Fries look nice and plump, not soggy/wrinkly.

So, here’s the not-so-secret method for cooking healthy french fries:

• Start with really fresh, washed, clean potatoes; peeling is optional.  Yukon gold potatoes are great.
• Get enough water to cover potatoes boiling on the stove-top.  Pot should be big enough to hold the quantity of potatoes you want to fry.
• When water starts boiling, gently add the uncut potatoes, avoid splashing hot water on yourself.
• Allow potatoes to cook just to the point of done-ness, but not to the point of softness (test with a fork).
• Drain potatoes, allow to cool.
• Slice into sticks, as desired.
• Get your frying pan ready, pour enough cooking oil in cold pan to cover each batch of french-cut potatoes.
• Get the oil to start heating up (not quite to the highest mark, but almost there). When oil starts to agitate, test by placing one french fry in the oil.  If it starts sizzling, the oil is hot enough.  This step is critical, as if the oil is not hot enough, you will not get the nice crispy/chewy outside texture on your fries.
• Gently lower a batch of fries in the hot oil, keep an eye on them and make sure they don’t start to scorch.
• When potatoes are done to your liking (you will find this part will not take as longer as if you did not parboil the potatoes), remove them with a slotted spoon to a kitchen-towel-lined colander.
• Allow potatoes to cool slightly, sprinkle with salt and…
• ENJOY your healthy french-fries. Parboiled potatoes fried in oil at high heat means less cooking time, less oil absorbed, giving much healthier french fries.

To boost the “healthiness-ratio” of your french fries, eat with vegetables and/or a high-protein dish, such as lean meat or fish.

Healthy French Fries With a Home Greaseless Fryer

You can also treat yourself to a Greaseless Fryer.  There’s one by T-Fal called Actifry, and it is designed specifically for home use.

Product Description
From the Manufacturer

The T-fal ActiFry is a low fat cooker that enables you to cook tasty dishes while reducing the amount of fat you are having. The ActiFry is engineered to minimize the use of oil while cooking. This revolutionary appliance allows you to enjoy great tasting a wide array of dishes but at the same time stay healthy and feel good about what you are eating.
With ActiFry you can enjoy cripsy, great tasting fries that are low in fat! By using just one tablespoon of oil you can make 2 pounds of fresh French fries, enough to feed a family of four. That one spoonful is over 200 times less than a traditional 3 liter deep fat fryer, which not only means that your food is substantially more healthy, but it is also more economical. The French fries have only 3% fat per serving.

Moreover, ActiFry is a versatile cooking appliance and can be use to create a variety of helathy, low-fat dishes with minimal effort. ActiFry is not just for French fries, it enables you to cook full meals such as chili, risotto, gumbos, vegetable, or meat stir frys, seafood, and even yummy desserts. ActiFry enables you to create your favorite dishes that are not only delicious but nutritious. Each recipe requires from 0 to 2 tablespoons of oil for four servings

How Does It Work?

ActiFry is the result of 10 years of research and development. It has a unique stirring paddle and pulse heat system which cooks foods to perfection. The food is evenly cooked thanks to the stirring paddle and the pulse heat system will ensure an even distribution of the oil on each piece of food. Moreover the T-fal ActiFry heating system and stirring paddle combine to cook your food to perfection, hands free! No pre-heating is required; it’s ready when you are.

To make French fries in ActiFry, simply place 2 pounds of freshly cut French fries into the removable pan, drizzle over 1 tablespoon of your preferred oil, and set the timer. The ActiFry does the rest, just wait for the timer to end and the alarm to sound. You can then sit and enjoy real French fries, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, safe in the knowledge that they only contain 3% fat.

For other recipes, simply place the ingredients in the pan as directed in the recipe, close the lid, set up the timer, and switch it on! ActiFry has a steam free lid and viewing window that allows you to keep an eye on your food while cooking. The automatic lid opens at a push of a button for your convenience.

Finally clean up is a breeze. The removable pan, lid, paddle, and tablespoon are all dishwasher-safe. That’s everything you need to clean taken care of.

Features, Benefits, and Specifications

2.2-pound food capacity: foods are cooked healthier with little or no oil (Only 1 tablespoon oil to make 2 pounds French fries).
Unique stirring paddle and pulse heat system cook foods to perfection. The food is evenly cooked thanks to the stirring paddle and the pulse heat system will ensure an even distribution of the oil on each piece of food.
Safe and easy to use:

One time use of oil: no hot oil or splatter. No need to store the oil after use as ActiFry only requires a little amount of oil.

Simple temperature setting: the temperature is constant to ensure a perfect cooking. It is very easy to use with only one switch on/off button.

No preheating required

Removable ceramic coated non-stick pan: PTFE and PFOA free
100% transparent steam-free lid
Coutdown timer with buzzer
Dishwasher safe pan, paddle, lid, and measuring spoon
ActiFry measuring spoon measures the right amount of oil
Color recipe book included (38 recipes) with featured recipes by Ellie Krieger: perfect for cooking French fries, meat, poultry, seafood, risotto, vegetables, granola and desserts.
Convenient: Automatically cooks meals with a stirring paddle and countdown timer
Easy: T-fal ceramic non-stick removable pan, stirring paddle, lid and measuring spoons are dishwasher safe for quick clean up.
Safe: Closed cooking vessel provides safe splatter-free cooking with an exterior that is cool to the touch
Odorless: Emits no frying odors. The ActiFry has an odorless filter which means that your kitchen will stay as fresh as it was when you started cooking.
Power: 1450 watts
Food capacity: 2.2 pounds
Timer: Yes–countdown timer
Dimensions: 16.7 by 13.6 by 9.4 inches, 8.9 pounds
Warranty: 1-year limited warranty

T-fal and Ellie Krieger

The T-fal ActiFry is endorsed by Ellie Krieger, MS, RD who is a registered dietician, New York Times Bestselling author, TV personality, and former professor at New York University’s Department of Nutrition and Food Studies. “Food is such a joyful part of life. In my world there is no fear or guilt about it, only pleasure and balance,” said Ellie Krieger. “People think the words ‘delicious’ and ‘healthy’ can’t be used in the same sentence, but you can have it all–food that is bursting with flavor and aroma, food that not only delights your taste buds but also benefits the rest of your body. T-fal can help bring all that to your table with ease.” Ellie Kriger has been developing delicious and healthy recipes for ActiFry, which are included in the recipe book coming with the ActiFry. In Ellie’s words: “When I was introduced to ActiFry it was wow at first sight. French fries have always been one of my favorite indulgences, and since ‘never’ is not in my food vocabulary, I would splurge on them once in a while. But when I learned that with ActiFry I could have crispy, satisfying fries, made nearly effortlessly with just a tablespoon of healthy oil, I knew it would become my favorite kitchen tool. Now I can feel good about serving fries at home and my daughter, like every other kid, loves them. Beyond fries, I am excited and amazed about all the other delectable dishes I can make easily and healthfully in the ActiFry. I am thrilled to be able to share them with you here.”

Product Description
The actifry is the first in a series of new products by t-fal that are designed to revolutionize the way we make our favorite foods. The “nutritious & delicious” line of products by t-fal make your foods in a more healthy way- but keep the flavors and textures that you love. The actifry features a unique patented technology that combines an exclusive heating system and stirring paddle, so that you can cook great tasting fresh homemade French fries with just 1 tablespoon of your favorite oil (making a French fry with only 3-percent fat content vs. 16-18-percent fat in a regular fry). It’s also much more that, you can make a variety of dishes such as meats, poultry, risotto, seafood, granola, & desserts. Plus clean up is a breeze, actifry features a removable bowl, lid, filter and tablespoon- all of which are dishwasher safe (and most importantly- no oil to dispose of!). The unit comes with a handy booklet that features 30 different recipe ideas. The product is endorsed by food network host/author/registered dietician elide krieger! Tablespoon of your favorite oil!

THERE ARE SOME EXCELLENT ACTIFRY GREASELESS FRYER USER REVIEWS HERE

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