There's nothing quite like a perfect french fry. It's that magic combination: crispy on the outside, pillowy on the inside, and just the right amount of seasoning. br br What happens during the cooking process that turns the humble potato into a tasty treat? Celebrity chef Jet Tila and food scientist Dr. Arielle Johnson break down the recipe and science of french fries that you can make at home.br br SUBSCRIBE! for more Popular Science on YouTube ►► br --br br ProducerVideo by: Jason Ledermanbr br Cinematographers: Jason Lederman, Tom McNamarabr br Cameras:br Canon EOS C100 - Canon EOS 5D Mark III - br Additional equipment:br Canon EF50mm Lens - Canon Zoom Lens EF24-105mm - Sachtler Ace XL Tripod System - Sennheiser EW100ENG G3 Camera Wireless Mic Kit - Litepanels Astra E 1x1 Daylight LED Panel - Lowepro Magnum 650 AW Shoulder Bag - The North Face Base Camp Duffel - br Jet Tila's recipe: br br Music: APM Musicbr br Media: Pond5, Prelinger Archives, Pixabaybr br Special Thanks: Jet Tila, Dr. Arielle Johnsonbr br --br br GET MORE POPULAR SCIENCEbr br br E-mail newsletter: pops.