The video presents a unique method for making oven-baked fries, which the host claims are crunchier and easier to prepare than traditional fries. The process involves boiling the potatoes until they become fluffy, then roasting them in olive oil in a preheated oven. The fries are then seasoned with coarse salt, garlic powder, cilantro, and grated parmesan. The host notes that this method allows for a long cooking time, which can be used to prepare the rest of the meal. The fries stay hot and crunchy for a surprisingly long time, offering a convenient and tasty snack option.
1. The video is about a recipe for oven-fried potatoes.
2. The fries are designed to be crunchy, similar to deep-fried fries.
3. The video is sponsored by Squarespace, which the host is using to build and host their new website.
4. The host suggests that the recipe could work with all kinds of potatoes, but they are using large russet potatoes for this demonstration.
5. The host recommends peeling the potatoes to maximize the starchy surface area for crispiness. However, peeling is not necessary.
6. The host cuts the potatoes into fry shapes and suggests that for uniformity, they can be cut into a row of soldiers.
7. The host emphasizes the importance of even thickness for each fry, even if they aren't all the same shape or size.
8. The host mentions that the fries will shrink by about half over the course of cooking.
9. The host suggests cutting the potatoes into wedges for ease of handling during cooking.
10. The host notes that this recipe allows for cooking enough fries for four people in one batch.
11. The host clarifies that oven-fried potatoes are not technically fries, they're roast potatoes.
12. The host describes a process of boiling the potatoes first, then roasting them in fat for a long time.
13. The host mentions that the fries should be cooked until they're about to fall apart.
14. The host uses a roasting tray to cook the fries and suggests using olive oil or a neutral oil like peanut oil.
15. The host notes that the fries are very delicate at this stage and should be well-coated in oil.
16. The host mentions that the fries should be cooked in a 450-degree Fahrenheit oven.
17. The host notes that the fries will be quite rigid after cooking and should be flipped around and checked for dryness.
18. The host mentions that the fries will be ready after another 45 minutes of cooking.
19. The host suggests that the fries can be drained and seasoned using a method involving a towel and a bowl.
20. The host notes that the fries have a glassy British roast potato exterior and stay hot and crunchy for a surprisingly long time.