Fries in a Flower Basket
Crispy golden fries served in a charming edible pastry basket shaped like a flower. A fun and delicious way to enjoy your favorite snack!
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Thaw puff pastry if frozen, then cut into 4 long strips, each about 1 inch wide.
- 2
Brush the 1 beaten egg over the pastry strips. Weave or twist the strips into a flower-basket shape, pressing ends together to seal.
- 3
Place the pastry basket on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake until golden and puffed, about 15-20 minutes.
- 4
While pastry bakes, peel and cut the 4 potatoes into thin fries. Soak in cold water for 10 minutes, then pat dry thoroughly.
- 5
Heat the 3 cups vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the fries in batches until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per batch.
- 6
Drain fries on paper towels. Season with the 1 teaspoon salt and 0.5 teaspoon pepper while hot.
- 7
Once the pastry basket is cool enough to handle, fill it with the fries. Serve immediately.
- 8
Optional: sprinkle with paprika or garlic powder for extra flavor.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- deep pot
- thermometer
- knife
- cutting board
- paper towels
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