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Chef John's French Fries (How to Make)

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50 min

Chef John's French Fries (How to Make)

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Time

50 min

Serving

2 persons

Calories

386

Rating

4.00★ (255)

Cuisine

French
Author: Victoria Buriak
Learn how to make French fries that are super crispy with this twice-fried method. I don't think most people realize that any decent French fry needs to be fried twice. The first frying is done at a lower temperature, which softens the potato and prepares the starchy surface for the second frying's crispification.

Ingredients

  • russet potato, cut into evenly sized strips: 1 piece
  • vegetable oil for frying, about 2 cups: (or as needed)
  • salt: (to taste)

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  1. Soak potato strips in a large bowl of water for about 30 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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  2. Pat with paper towels until thoroughly dry. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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  3. 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
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  4. Use a slotted spoon to transfer potatoes to a paper towel-lined plate. Let cool completely. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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  5. 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
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  6. Remove from the deep-fryer and blot with a paper towel. Sprinkle with salt to serve. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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  7. Enjoy! DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS 
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