French Fries Recipe
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Ingredients
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Method
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- 1
Prepare potatoes
Rinse and scrub the Russet potatoes. Peel if desired, then cut into evenly sized sticks about 1/4 inch thick.
- 2
Soak to remove starch
Place the potato sticks in a large bowl and cover with 4 cups cold water. Let soak 20–30 minutes to remove surface starch.
- 3
Dry and coat
Drain potatoes well and pat completely dry with a clean towel. In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with cornstarch until lightly coated for extra crispiness.
- 4
Heat oil
Pour oil into a deep pot or fryer and heat to 320°F (160°C).
- 5
First fry (par-cook)
Fry the potatoes in batches for 4–5 minutes, until pale and nearly cooked through. Do not brown. Transfer to a rack to drain and rest.
- 6
Second fry (crisp)
Increase oil temperature to 375°F (190°C). Fry in batches again for 2–3 minutes, until golden and crisp. Drain on rack.
- 7
Season and serve
While hot, sprinkle with salt to taste and paprika. Toss to coat evenly and serve immediately.
