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Homemade French Fries

The effort is worth it for these perfect fast-food-style homemade French fries. They are crispy, salty perfection!!

Prep Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 12
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds Russet potatoes
  • vegetable or peanut oil, for frying
  • sea salt

Instructions

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  1. Peel potatoes. Cut them into slices lengthwise then cut each slice into french fry-sized sticks.
  2. To remove excess starch, add the potatoes to a large bowl and cover with cold water, soak 2-3 hours, then pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
  3. When ready to cook, drain the water and lay the potatoes out on a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Blot with additional paper towels to dry.
  4. Heat a few inches of oil in a heavy large pot to 300°F. Add the potato pieces in 3-4 batches so as not to crowd the pot. Cook 4-5 minutes. (The potatoes will still be pale and not fully cooked.)
  5. Remove the potatoes from the pot with a slotted spoon and drain on fresh paper towels, then cook the remaining batches.
  6. When all of the potatoes have been cooked at 300°F, turn the heat up to 400°F. Add the potatoes again in batches, cooking until golden brown and crisp. Drain the fries on paper towels.
  7. Sprinkle with sea salt. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • STORE. Leftover french fries can be stored in the fridge for 4-5 days.
  • FREEZE. Flash freeze, then place them in a Ziploc, and store them in the freezer for 2-3 months. 
  • To reheat. Bake at 400°F until warm and crisp. (about 10-15 minutes)