3-5lbsPotatoes(russets are great for French fries)
Vegetable Oil(enough to fill deep pot)
Instructions
Peel Potatoes and cut into desired sticks or shapes and place in a bowl of ice cold salted water. Let rest for 5 minutes. Remove from water and towel dry completely.
Heat deep pot with vegetable oil to 300℉. Place potatoes in heated oil for 3-5 minutes. Remove to paper. Pre-cook potatoes in batches. When finished increase heat and bring oil to 360℉ and refry potatoes until golden brown and tender.
Lightly salt and serve with good catsup, some mayonnaise and some malt vinegar and kosher salt on the side.
Notes
Healthy Variation:After removing potatoes from cold bath and drying place in a large mixing bowl and drizzle with: Olive oil Salt Onion powderToss to coat and place single layer on a parchment-lined sheet pan and place in a 400℉ oven until tender and golden brown – about 20 minutes or so depending on the thickness of the fries.You can also do this with sweet potatoes!