Fries
Ingredients
6 large russet potatoes
1 quart peanut oil
Salt to taste
Directions
- Give the potatoes a good wash and then pat them dry with paper towels. Slice the potatoes into ½-inch sticks. Soak for at least an hour and up to overnight. Rinse twice in cold water and then dry thoroughly.
- Heat the fryer or Dutch oven to 300°F. Fry potatoes for 5-6 minutes working in batches. Place the cooked potatoes on a paper towel lined plate.
- Turn the heat up to 400°F and fry each batch a second time until they are crisp and golden brown, about 5 minutes.