Chef John's French Fries (How to Make)
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Cooking:
10 min.
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Servings per container:
2
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Ingredients for - Chef John's French Fries (How to Make)

1. Russet potato, cut into evenly sized strips - 1 large
2. Vegetable oil for frying, or as needed - 2 cups
3. Salt to taste - 2 cups

How to cook deliciously - Chef John's French Fries (How to Make)

1. Stage

Soak potato strips in a large bowl of water for about 30 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

2. Stage

Pat with paper towels until thoroughly dry. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

3. Stage

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Gently add potatoes to the hot oil and fry for about 5 minutes, stirring and flipping the potatoes occasionally. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

4. Stage

Use a slotted spoon to transfer potatoes to a paper towel-lined plate. Let cool completely. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

5. Stage

Heat oil again, but this time to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Add potatoes and fry a second time until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

6. Stage

Remove from the deep-fryer and blot with a paper towel. Sprinkle with salt to serve. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

7. Stage

Enjoy! DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS 

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