Perfect French Fries

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 5 large russet potatoes, peeled (or well scrubbed if leaving leaving the skin on)
• 1 quart peanut oil
• kosher salt

Recipe

• 1 cut the potatoes lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices, then cut each slice lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick fries. put the fries in a large bowl of cold water and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
• 2 heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed medium stockpot over medium heat, or in a tabletop deep fryer, to 325°f line a baking sheet with paper towels and set aside.
• 3 drain the fries well and pat dry in batches with paper towels. fry each batch, turning frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes or until the fries are a pale blond color and limp. remove with a mesh skimmer to the baking sheet lined with paper towels.
• 4 increase the heat of the oil to 375°f.
• 5 fry the potatoes again, in batches, turning frequently, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. remove with the skimmer and drain on clean paper towels. season immediately with salt and serve hot.