Andy's Perfect French Fries

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 medium russet potatoes, peeled
• vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 dash salt

Recipe

• 1 preparation:.
• 2 cut the potatoes into 1/4" (1cm) strips. place in bowl of ice and water to cover the potatoes completely. refrigerate for at least 10 minutes -- preferably for 1 to 2 hours. when ready to cook, remove potato strips from water and dry well on paper towels.
• 3 par-cook step:.
• 4 heat the oil to 375f (190c). place strips in a frying basket and lower carefully into the hot oil. fry for 5 to 8 minutes, then remove and drain on dry paper towels. the fries can be refrigerated at this point for use at a later time.
• 5 browning step:.
• 6 increase the oil to 400f (205c). cook fries for the second time until they are crisp and golden (about 3 to 5 minutes.) drain on paper towels, season as desired, and serve at once.