French Fries
Ingredients
- 2 large Russet potatoes
- 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Clean (peeling is optional), and cut the potatoes into strips.
- Let soak in a large bowl of water for 30 minutes.
- Place on paper towels and pat completely dry.
- Bring oil to 275F
- Fry small batches for 3-5 minutes (depending on thickness), occasionally stirring and flipping. (Slotted spoon or something similar is required). Do not let them get to golden brown. A light shade with no browning is what we want.
- Transfer the potatoes to a paper towel-lined sheet. Cool in the refrigerator.
- Bring oil to 350F
- Fry a second time, until golden brown. Approx 3 minutes.
- Blot dry with paper towel, sprinkle salt and serve.
Notes
Each large potato makes 2 servings. Yeah right.
Keep the fries crispy and warm by placing on a cooling rack on top of a baking sheet in the oven at 225F