The endless search for the perfect crispy fries is done! Whether you consider yourself a culinary genius or a kitchen novice, the allure of those golden potatoes, crispy on the exterior and soft on the inside, is just seductive. Today, we’re exposing a top chef-kept secret: the vinegar technique! Continue reading to learn how a few drops of white vinegar may radically affect the flavor of your fries. It is a family recipe that has been passed down from generation to generation! Grandmothers always seem to have those little tricks in their sleeves that add a particular touch to the dishes.

This vinegar trick is an example of a recipe that has been passed down from generation to generation. Keeping and sharing such tidbits is what makes family recipes so diverse and rich. When you share them with others (or simply with us), you continue the tradition and spread the magic. So, in memory of your grandmother, her secrets, and the pleasure of crispy fries! If you have any more cooking secrets from your grandmother, please share them with me.

Vinegar Tip for Crispy French Fries:

• potatoes
• oil for frying
• 2 tablespoons of white vinegar
• non-iodized coarse salt

In a large pan, sprinkle the fried potatoes with vinegar and coarse, non-iodized salt until they are evenly covered. Then put the tray in the oven for 20 minutes at 170 degrees. Good appetite!