CLASSIC FRENCH FRIES

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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.

Provided by Steve_G

Categories     Potato

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 -5 large russet potatoes
peanut oil
salt

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.1, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 22.1, Carbohydrate 64.5, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 2.9, Protein 7.5

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