How to Make French Fries at Home
It's super easy to make golden, crispy fries at home. Just follow these tips.
Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes cut into ¼ inch slices
- 3 cups peanut oil for frying or as needed
- Kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Place cut potatoes in a large bowl and cover with water. Allow to sit for about thirty minutes.
- Line one baking sheet with paper towels and another baking sheet with a cooling rack.
- In a deep fryer or a Dutch oven, heat oil to 300°F. With a spider utensil, lower about ¼ of the potatoes into the oil and fry for about 5 minutes. With a spider or slotted spoon to drain the oil, remove the fries to the paper towel lined sheet pan and allow to cool completely. Repeat with the remaining potatoes.
- Bring the oil up to 350°F. Using a spider, add for the second time ¼ of the potatoes. Fry potatoes for about 5 minutes, or until the fries are golden brown. Remove the fries to the cooling rack. Liberally sprinkle with salt. Repeat until all the fries are golden brown.
Notes
Note: It’s ok if the temperature reaches 350°F before putting the next batch in. The temperature doesn’t need to drop below 350 on the second fry.
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