Chef John's French Fries (How to Make)

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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.

Prep
12 min
Cook
53 min
Servings
Difficulty
Medium

Ingredients

Instructions

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

Nutrition per serving

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