Twice-Fried Broccoli and Potato Fries with Creamy Lemon Dipping Sauce

Crispy twice-fried potato fries tossed with tender blanched broccoli florets and a zesty lemon garnish, served with a creamy flour-based dipping sauce for the ultimate savory and tangy side dish.

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
hard
Cuisine
American
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Ingredients

Servings:
4
  • 2cupsbroccoli florets, blanched
  • 3mediumrusset potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch thick fries
  • 1/4cupall-purpose flour
  • 1wholelemon, zested
  • 1/2cupheavy cream
  • 1/4cupmilk
  • 2tbspbutter
  • 1tspsalt
  • 1/4tspblack pepper

Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and blanch for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.

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  2. 2

    Cut the potatoes into 1/4-inch thick fries. In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat 3-4 inches of vegetable oil to 325°F.

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  3. 3

    Working in batches, fry the potato fries for 5-7 minutes until lightly golden. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

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  4. 4

    Return the fries to the hot oil and fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until crispy and golden brown. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt.

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  5. 5

    In a small saucepan, whisk together the flour, heavy cream, milk, butter, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

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  6. 6

    In a large bowl, toss the twice-fried potato fries with the blanched broccoli florets and lemon zest. Serve immediately with the creamy lemon dipping sauce on the side.

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