Description
These Rosemary Straw Potatoes with Lemon Salt are a delightful twist on classic fries. Thinly sliced potatoes are fried to crispy perfection and seasoned with a zesty blend of rosemary, lemon zest, and salt. Perfect as a side dish or a tasty snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 2 large russet potatoes (peeled)
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the Potatoes: Use a mandoline or knife to cut potatoes into thin matchstick strips. Soak in cold water for 20–30 minutes, then pat dry.
- Prepare Seasoning: Mix lemon zest, salt, rosemary, and pepper in a bowl.
- Fry the Potatoes: Heat oil to 350°F, fry potatoes until golden. Drain and sprinkle with seasoning.
- Serve: Enjoy warm as a side or snack.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, fry the potatoes twice at different temperatures.
- Lemon salt can be prepared in advance and stored for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus soaking time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
