French Fries Recipe
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Ingredients
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Ingredients for French Fries
Method
Directions for Making French Fries
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Soak the Potatoes
To achieve crispy fries, soak the cut potato strips in a bowl of cold water for at least 30 minutes.
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Drain and Dry
After soaking, drain the potatoes and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
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Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan or a large pot, pour in the vegetable oil and heat it over medium-high heat.
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Fry the Potatoes
Carefully add the potato strips to the hot oil in small batches to prevent overcrowding.
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Season the Fries
Once the fries are removed from the oil, immediately sprinkle them with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
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Serve
Transfer the seasoned fries to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.