French Fries
French Fries is an moderately easy French dinner you can prepare in about 1 hour 58 minutes. Made with large, long idaho potatoes, peanut oil and kosher salt or coarse sea salt, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Great for entertaining guests or a cozy night in.
Peel and slice potatoes lengthwise into stick 1/4-inch thick. Place in a bowl, cover with water and refrigerate 16 hours.
Drain potato sticks and lay out on dish towels to dry.
Be sure they are completely dry before frying.
In a deep-fryer with a candy thermometer clipped to the side, heat 2-inches of peanut oil to 300°.
Add just enough potatoes to cover the base of the frying basket, and cook until slightly limp, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
Do not brown.
Lift basket and drain fries.
Transfer potatoes to a baking rack and separate sticks.
Repeat with remaining potatoes. Increase heat to 375°.
Again, add potatoes in batches to the oil. Fry until chestnut brown on edges and crisp.
Drain and transfer to a bowl lined with paper towels.
Immediately season with salt, tossing to coat.
Serve.
Yields 4 servings.
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