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Pickled French Fries

If you're a pickle lover, this pickled french fries recipe is for you! Pickled potatoes are a delicious way to enjoy baked or air-fried french fries with a zippy flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Small Bites
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 204kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Large Baking Potatoes washed and cut into french fries
  • 2 cups White vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons Agave
  • ½ cup Fresh Dill
  • Garlic Salt
  • Dried Dill

Instructions

  • Begin by washing the potatoes to remove any excess dirt.
  • I used a french fry cutter for regular-sized french fries.
  • For thicker fries, use an apple cutter to make steak fries (larger fries require longer cooking time)
  • If cutting the potatoes in advance, cover them in water to prevent them from turning brown.
  • Boil a large pot of water with a pinch of salt.
  • Parboil the french fries for 2-3 minutes.
  • For larger fries, increase the time to 4-6 minutes.
  • In a separate pan, boil 2 cups of white vinegar and 2 Tablespoons of agave nectar.
  • Strain the potatoes and place them in a bowl to cool to the touch.
  • In a ball jar, add the dill (stems and all).
  • Add the cooled french fries. Pour the hot agave and vinegar mixture into the jar, covering the french fries.
  • Allow the ingredients in the jar to reach room temperature.
  • Put the top on the jar and refrigerate overnight.

Baking

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • Drain any remaining brine using a colander and discard the fresh dill sprigs.
  • Using a silicone baking mat, place the pickled potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle generously with garlic salt and dried dill.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Larger fries require longer cooking time.

Air Frying

  • Preheat the air fryer to 325 degrees.
  • Drain the jar of any brine using a colander and discard the fresh dill sprigs.
  • Place pickled potatoes in a single layer on the air fryer pan.
  • Now, sprinkle the pickled potatoes with dried dill and garlic salt.
  • Cook for 15 minutes until crispy
  • If using a round, small air fryer, cook in batches.

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Notes

  • To prevent potatoes from turning brown, keep them in a bowl or container of covered water.
  • For a quick way of making pickled potatoes, use saved pickle juice.
  • Parboiling the potatoes makes them softer, allowing the brine to penetrate them and absorb them into the flesh.
  • Allowing the pickled potatoes to soak in the brine overnight gives the potatoes more flavor.
  • For steak fries, use an apple cutter to make thicker fries.

Nutrition

Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 816mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 455IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg