Ingredients

• 8 potatoes , peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick fries
• 0.25 cups white sugar
• 2 tablespoons corn syrup
• 1 quart canola oil , or as needed
• sea salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Place potatoes in a bowl and cover with water; let sit for 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
2. 2 Place potatoes in a bowl and cover with boiling water; add sugar and corn syrup and mix well. Place bowl in the refrigerator and let sit for 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
3. 3 Spread potatoes out in a baking dish, cover the dish with plastic wrap, and freeze for 30 minutes.
4. 4 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5. 5 Working in batches, fry potatoes in hot oil for 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to dry and let cool for 15 minutes.
6. 6 Working in batches again, fry potatoes in hot oil until browned and crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Season fries with sea salt.

Nutrition per serving