What's the best thing to use to make the yummiest french fries? Coconut oil? Lard? What?

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I have been using olive oil but I read somewhere that it's not the best thing for french fries.

I'm not concerned about the 'health' aspect, just the flavor and texture.

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For me is Peanut oil since it resists to high temperatures. try dress them with cognac... a cheap one works fine. YUMMY

Grandma · Answer

Lard is the absolute best, peanut oil next. Make sure the grease is hot when you put in the potatoes. Let them set in cold water as you're cutting them up...then drain and fry!

Anonymous · Answer

Duck fat. Seriously. Hard to find; but what a flavor.

If you mean commercially available, easy to find and inexpensive, then you're talking about peanut oil.

Olivia W · Answer

old style MacDonalds were done in beef fat - goose fat is to die for, but hard to come by.  I think lard makes the best fries and is easily available.

Psychedelican · Answer

sunflower oil if you can find it in a store. or do like the canadians. french fries topped with gravy with shredded cheese melted all over.

BT · Answer

olive oil is not suitable for deep frying.
it is best to use vegetable oil such as sunflower seed oil.

Anonymous · Answer

vegetable oil.

What's the best thing to use to make the yummiest french fries? Coconut oil? Lard? What?

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