Homemade Fried French Fries
Ingredients
- 2 pounds russet potatoes
- vegetable oil, for frying
- salt, to season
Instructions
- Cut potatoes into french fries and place into a large bowl. Cover with water and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Heat oil in a large saucepan or in a fryer to 375 F. Drain water from potatoes and pat dry. Fry french fries in batches for a minute, until fork tender. Drain and pat dry.
- Fry french fries again in batches, until fries are crispy and golden browned. Drain and season with salt to taste.