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Classic French Fries

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You really haven't lived until you've had home made fries. After the oil is cooled, filter it and reuse. So long as it'd not over heated it will last 5-6 frys.

by Steve_G·published 2002-09-10

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Potato

Servings

4 serving(s)

Total time

55 min

prep 10 min

Calories / serving

284 kcal

Ingredients (3)

serves

4 -5 large russet potatoespotato
peanut oilpeanut-oil
saltsalt

Instructions (13 steps)

01Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
02In a large dutch oven heat oil to 320 degrees.
03Peel potatoes and EVENLY cut fries into 1/4" x 1/4" strips of equal length.
04Place in a large bowl of cold water as you're slicing.
05Drain potatoes thoroughly, removing any excess water.
06When oil reaches 320 degrees, submerge the potatoes in the oil.
07Working in small batches, fry for 2 to 3 minutes until they are pale and floppy.
08Remove from oil, drain, and cool to room temperature.

09Increase the temperature of the oil to 375 degrees.

10Re-immerse fries and cook until crisp and golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.

11Remove and drain on roasting rack.

12Season with kosher salt.

13Once again this is done is small batches and will need to be kept warm in the oven until all potatoes are fried.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 284 kcal
Protein: 8 g
Fat: 0 g
Saturated fat: 0 g
Carbs: 65 g
Fiber: 8 g
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 22 mg
Cholesterol: 0 mg

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