Do potatoes have to be cooked before frying them?
Do potatoes have to be cooked before frying them? The truth is, you don't need to pre-cook the potatoes at all. You just need to slice 'em thin and choose the best oils—yes, the plural is intentioinal! Below are our top tips for pan-fried potato perfection. As much as we love butter, it burns too quickly over high heat, which is necessary for optimal crispiness. What happens if you don't dry potatoes before frying? Perhaps most important, water on the surface can inhibit crispness and produce greasy fries. Remember that the surface starch absorbs nearby moisture and seals the surface....