Chef John's French Fries

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 russet potato, cut into evenly sized strips
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
• salt to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• soak potatoes in a large bowl of water for about 30 minutes. pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
• heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 275 degrees f (135 degrees c). gently add the potatoes in the hot oil for about 5 minutes, stirring and flipping the potatoes occasionally. remove potatoes from oil with a slotted spoon to drain on paper towel and to cool completely.
• heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). fry the potatoes again until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. blot with a paper towel. sprinkle with salt to serve.