Classic French Fries

Steve_G's Note:

You really haven't lived until you've had home made fries. After the oil is cooled, filter it and reuse. So long as it'd not over heated it will last 5-6 frys.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 -5 large russet potatoes
• peanut oil
• salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
2. In a large dutch oven heat oil to 320 degrees.
3. Peel potatoes and EVENLY cut fries into 1/4" x 1/4" strips of equal length.
4. Place in a large bowl of cold water as you're slicing.
5. Drain potatoes thoroughly, removing any excess water.
6. When oil reaches 320 degrees, submerge the potatoes in the oil.
7. Working in small batches, fry for 2 to 3 minutes until they are pale and floppy.
8. Remove from oil, drain, and cool to room temperature.
9. Increase the temperature of the oil to 375 degrees.
10. Re-immerse fries and cook until crisp and golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
11. Remove and drain on roasting rack.
12. Season with kosher salt.
13. Once again this is done is small batches and will need to be kept warm in the oven until all potatoes are fried.

Reviews

[Margie99]

These were so good. After the blanching I put them in a bowl and sprinkled a bunch of seasoned salt. I wasn't sure if it would stay on during the frying but it did. My only problem was that I couldn't find my thermometer so I was guessing about the temp, next time I will make sure I have my thermometer. And there will be a next time.

[The QC]

Outstanding!!! To make them even crispier and less starchy, try soaking them in a sugar solution for a couple of hours before the first fry. 1/3 C sugar to 2 cups warm water. Absolutely fabulous!!!

[Narshmellow]

You know those thick, golden, crispy fries you had in the old fashioned diners when you were little? The ones you still dream about dipping in ketchup and eating the best french fry you've ever tasted? This is it! I absolutely moaned when I ate the first one. Thank you Steve!