The Crispy Revolution
In the heart of culinary innovation, where traditional meets transformative, there existed a chef with a penchant for rewriting the rules of comfort food. Enter Chef Olivia, a culinary maverick known for her dedication to crafting dishes that transcended dietary boundaries. One day, as she pondered the challenge of creating a keto-friendly version of the beloved French fry, a spark of inspiration ignited in her adventurous soul.
Armed with blanched almond flour, coconut flour, and a dash of culinary wizardry called xanthan gum, Chef Olivia embarked on a flavorful experiment. The mission was clear: develop a keto French fry that not only adhered to dietary guidelines but also delivered the nostalgic joy of a classic fry. Mixing the dry ingredients together, she created a symphony of textures and flavors, and with the addition of hot water, a smooth, magical dough emerged.
As Chef Olivia delicately rolled out the dough and cut it into slender strips reminiscent of McDonald’s fries, she could almost hear the sizzle of anticipation. The hot embrace of olive and avocado oil transformed the humble strips into golden wonders. With a rhythmic ballet of turning and frying, Chef Olivia orchestrated a crispy revolution that promised keto enthusiasts a guilt-free indulgence in the familiar crunch of a beloved comfort food.
The result of her culinary alchemy, the Completely Keto French Fries, became a sensation in its own right—a symbol of innovation in the world of keto-friendly delights.
When people see this recipe, they laugh and say these could never – ever – taste like French Fries.
Well, they say that until they make this recipe one time.
Then they begin to smile at how good these are.
I’ve been told they taste exactly like McDonald’s fries.
I’ll let you be the judge.
Make them and tell me what you think!
Ingredients
- 1 cup blanched almond flour makes for a lighter french fry
- 1/2 cup coconut flour if you are allergic use all almond flour but this tastes better
- 6 tsp xanthan gum this thickens it to hold its shape
- 1 cup boiling water
- popcorn salt finely ground salt
Instructions
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mix all dry ingredients together in a bowl and mix well
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add the hot water and mix until completely smooth
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take mixture and put on parchment paper and roll out the dough until it's about 1/4 inch in thickness
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cut the dough into really thin strips (think McDonald's fries)
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fry in hot olive or avocado oil
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turn fries during cooking so all sides are evenly cooked.
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drain the oil by putting the cooked fries on a plate with paper towels on it
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Serve with my ketchup! See below for recipe.
