You really haven't lived until you've had home made fries. After the oil is cooled, filter it and reuse. So long as it'd not over heated it will last 5-6 frys.

Posted on: Sep 10, 2002

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Ingredients

4-5 large russet potato

peanut oil

salt

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
2
In a large dutch oven heat oil to 320 degrees.
3
Peel potatoes and EVENLY cut fries into 1/4" x 1/4" strips of equal length.
4
Place in a large bowl of cold water as you're slicing.
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Drain potatoes thoroughly, removing any excess water.
6
When oil reaches 320 degrees, submerge the potatoes in the oil.
7
Working in small batches, fry for 2 to 3 minutes until they are pale and floppy.
8
Remove from oil, drain, and cool to room temperature.
9
Increase the temperature of the oil to 375 degrees.
10
Re-immerse fries and cook until crisp and golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
11
Remove and drain on roasting rack.
12
Season with kosher salt.
13
Once again this is done is small batches and will need to be kept warm in the oven until all potatoes are fried.

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From: Linaj

On May 16, 2008

These are awesome!! I've made fries like these before. But forgot about them till I saw this recipe. Thanks.

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From: Chef #730763

On May 9, 2008

Double frying seems to be the key to really crispy delicious fries, and that's exactly what I got. I sprinkled with Tony Chachere's seasoning before frying and the flavor was great. Just a little pazazz to an ordinary french fry. Dipped in ketchup and some in malt vinegar. Yumm! Cindy

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From: Narshmellow

On Feb 5, 2003

You know those thick, golden, crispy fries you had in the old fashioned diners when you were little? The ones you still dream about dipping in ketchup and eating the best french fry you've ever tasted? This is it! I absolutely moaned when I ate the first one. Thank you Steve!

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From: Crises

On Oct 15, 2006

These are truly the best french fries I have ever made or eaten! They're so easy to prepare, and easy to make. My mouth just waters when I think of them. Washing out the starch really worked! They were crispy on the outside and warm and tender on the inside. I will definitely make these again! Thanks!

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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (369g) Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 284
Calories from Fat 2		(1%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 0.3g	0%
	Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 22mg		0%
Potassium 1553mg		44%
Total Carbohydrate 64.5g		21%
	Dietary Fiber 8.1g	32%
	Sugars 2.9g
Protein 7.5g		14%
Vitamin A 7mcg		0%
Vitamin B6 1.1mg		54%
Vitamin B12 0.0mcg		0%
Vitamin C 72mg		121%
Vitamin E 0mcg		0%
Calcium 44mg		4%
Iron 2mg		15%
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