Outback Steakhouse Aussie Fries Recipes

Steps:

• Divide the fries into half, and use the other half later.
• Heat oil to 350degrees.
• If you do not have a thermostat, make sure the oil is hot enough, so that when you set a French fry in there it will cook immediately.
• If the French fry sinks to the bottom, and barely bubbles, it is not hot enough.
• Fry the potatoes in small batches, they are done when they are golden brown, and float to the top of the skillet.
• Be sure to drain the potatoes on paper towels.
• You can keep them warm in the oven while the other fries are done.
• When all French fries are done cooking, and drained place them onto a platter.
• Salt the French fries if you like, and sprinkle on cheese and cooked bacon.
• Pop these back into a warm oven until the cheese begins to melt.

Steps:

• Divide the fries into half, and use the other half later. Heat oil to 350 degrees. If you do not have a thermostat, make sure the oil is hot enough, so that when you set a French fry in there it will cook immediately. If the French fry sinks to the bottom, and barely bubbles, it is not hot enough. Fry the potatoes in small batches, they are done when they are golden brown, and float to the top of the skillet. ( I like to use a Dutch oven). Be sure to drain the potatoes on paper towels. You can keep them warm in the oven while the other fries are done. When all French fries are done cooking, and drained place them onto a platter. Salt the French fries if you like, and sprinkle on cheese and cooked bacon. Pop these back into a warm oven until the cheese begins to melt.

Steps:

• For the Aussie Chips: Preheat oil to 375 degrees fahrenheit in a deep fryer. Cut potatoes into french fry slices using a vegetable slicer or mandolin. It's important to use a gadget for the slicing so that the fries will all be the same thickness, and will cook evenly. Submerge all of the sliced potatoes in a large bowl fill with cold water for 30 minutes. Combine all of the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl and set aside. Remove potato slices from the water and onto a clean towel. Blot dry. Fry potato slices for 8 to 12 minutes in hot oil until light brown. Drain fries on a rack or paper towels and sprinkle with some of the seasoning. Pile the fries on a plate and serve with ranch dressing on the side, if desired. For the Aussie Cheese Fries: Prepare the clone for the Aussie Chips and arrange the seasoned fries on an oven-safe plate. Preheat oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit. Mix the cheeses together and sprinkle the blend over the fries. Crumble the bacon and sprinkle it over the cheese. Bake the plate for 4 to 5 minutes in the hot oven, until cheese is melted. Serve with ranch dressing on the side.