Description
These crispy straw potatoes, infused with lemon salt and fragrant rosemary, are the perfect savory snack or side dish. Serve them warm for a delightful crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the lemon salt:
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 4 tablespoons sea salt (reduce to 3 tablespoons if preferred)
- For the potatoes:
- Sunflower oil (or a mix of canola and vegetable oil) for frying
- 1 ¾ lb. potatoes (Yukon Gold is a good choice, peeled or unpeeled), julienned
- A few sprigs of rosemary
Instructions
- Prepare the Lemon Salt: In a mortar and pestle, combine the lemon zest and sea salt. Grind until the salt is fine and fully infused with the lemon. Place in a dish for immediate use or let it dry for a few hours before storing.
- Heat the Oil: In a deep, sturdy pan, heat 2-3 inches of oil to deep-frying temperature (350°F). You can use a piece of potato in the oil; when it rises and turns golden brown, the oil is ready.
- Prepare the Potatoes: Pat the julienned potatoes dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture and starch.
- Fry the Potatoes: Fry the potatoes in small batches for 1-2 minutes, until golden brown and crisp. Avoid overcrowding the pan. Remove each batch with a slotted spoon or spider strainer and set on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Add the Rosemary: During the last 30 seconds of frying the final batch, add a few sprigs of rosemary to the oil. Fry until fragrant, then remove and drain.
- Season with Lemon Salt: Immediately toss the fried potatoes and rosemary with the lemon salt while they’re still hot.
- Serve: Serve the potatoes warm, perhaps alongside a blue cheese burger or as a snack on their own.
Notes
- Oil temperature: Be sure to maintain the oil temperature at 350°F to avoid burning the potatoes.
- Storing potatoes: If preparing the potatoes ahead, store them in water to prevent browning. Just be sure to dry them thoroughly before frying.
- Rosemary timing: Fry the rosemary during the last few seconds of frying the final batch for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: Deep frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg