Why are Greek fries so good?

[xmelissaa]

I have been told that Greek fries are so good because of the olive oil. Obviously, I agree - but I think there is more to the story.

I remember my yiayia cutting the potatoes and then putting the slices in water for an about twenty minutes. She'd take them out of the water, blog away the water, and THEN fry them.

Is this a standard practice? Could this by why her fries are crispier than mine? Also, she obsessed over using the freshest potatoes she could find.

 

[k_tsoukalas]

I have been told that Greek fries are so good because of the olive oil. Obviously, I agree - but I think there is more to the story.

I remember my yiayia cutting the potatoes and then putting the slices in water for an about twenty minutes. She'd take them out of the water, blog away the water, and THEN fry them.

Is this a standard practice? Could this by why her fries are crispier than mine? Also, she obsessed over using the freshest potatoes she could find.

Yes, it is the olive oil for the most part. But, I also do the water trick. I think that's the secret. I learned that from my Yiayia as well.

 

[Voula]

I have been told that Greek fries are so good because of the olive oil. Obviously, I agree - but I think there is more to the story.

I remember my yiayia cutting the potatoes and then putting the slices in water for an about twenty minutes. She'd take them out of the water, blog away the water, and THEN fry them.

Is this a standard practice? Could this by why her fries are crispier than mine? Also, she obsessed over using the freshest potatoes she could find.

HI! It's definitely good-quality olive oil, but my Yiayia taught me another hack. After letting them soak for about 15 minutes, she would rinse them in water to try and remove as much starch as possible. Then she would pat them dry and then fry them!