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French Fries

Learn how to make French fries that are super crispy with this twice-fried method. I don't think most people realize that any decent French fry needs to be fried twice. The first frying is done at a lower temperature, which softens the potato and prepares the starchy surface for the second frying's crispification.

CategoryFrying

Total Time30 min

DifficultyEasy

Yields5 servings

CuisineAmerican

French Fries

Recipe Ingredients

First of all, check if you have all the necessary ingredients for this recipe. Pay attention to the quantities!
  • 1 large russet potato, cut into evenly sized strips
  • vegetable oil for frying, about 2 cups or as needed
  • salt to taste

Recipe Instructions

Next, follow the steps to finalize your dish and finally be able to enjoy it!

  1. Soak potato strips in a large bowl of water for about 30 minutes.

  2. Pat with paper towels until thoroughly dry.

  3. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Gently add potatoes to the hot oil and fry for about 5 minutes, stirring and flipping the potatoes occasionally.

  4. Use a slotted spoon to transfer potatoes to a paper towel-lined plate. Let cool completely.

  5. Heat oil again, but this time to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Add potatoes and fry a second time until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes.

  6. Remove from the deep-fryer and blot with a paper towel. Sprinkle with salt to serve. Enjoy!

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