Sunday Cooking Lesson: Perfect French Fries

• Vegan
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 2 Russet potatoes, large skin-on

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 qt Vegetable or canola oil

Found on afamilyfeast.com

Ingredients

• 2-3 large skin-on russet potatoes
• 2 quarts of vegetable or canola oil in a 4 quart pot
• Salt

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees
• Using a mandoline or by hand, cut potatoes into long strips.
• Place cut potatoes into water to remove starch, then drain and dry completely using paper towels.
• Using a candy thermometer, heat oil to 325 degrees F.
• Cook in two batches for three minutes each keeping burner on high to maintain temperature.
• Remove using a spider or strainer to a sheet pan, but do not place on paper towels to drain yet.
• Heat the same oil to 375 degrees and add pre-cooked potatoes and cook for three more minutes cooking in two batches.
• Place each batch on paper towels to drain then place on sheet tray. Lightly salt. Place in the oven to keep hot until the second batch is cooked.
• Serve with your favorite condiment.