Classic French Fries

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

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

Recipe

• 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.