PERFECT FRENCH FRIES

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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 large russet or kinnebec potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4 by 1/4-inch thick batons
2 quarts peanut oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse cut potatoes in a large bowl with lots of cold running water until water becomes clear. Cover with water by 1-inch and cover with ice. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day.
  • Heat the oil in a deep-fryer to 325 degrees F. Be sure not to fill the oil beyond the maximum fill line.
  • Drain ice water from cut fries and wrap potato pieces in a clean dishcloth or tea towel and thoroughly pat dry. Add fries, a handful at a time, to the hot oil. Fry, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are soft and limp and begin to turn a blond color, about 6 to 8 minutes. Use the basket to carefully remove fries from the oil and set aside to drain on paper towels. Let rest for at least 10 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  • When ready to serve the French fries, reheat the oil to 350 degrees F. Transfer the blanched potatoes to the hot oil and fry again, stirring frequently, until golden brown and puffed, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel lined platter and sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately.

Nonjabulo Nompumelelo
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These fries are the perfect comfort food.


Dezi Munguia
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I'm going to make these fries for my next potluck.


Saamee Khattak
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These fries are so good, I could eat them every day!


Rony Bro
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I'm allergic to potatoes, so I can't eat these fries. :(


Asumadu Bossman
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These fries were a little too salty for my taste.


Zainab Usman
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I'm going to try making these fries with different seasonings next time.


Techer Nayasi
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These fries are a great way to use up leftover potatoes.


Jimha Ahmed
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I already have on hand.


plantnum musafiii
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These fries are so easy to make and they taste just like the ones from my favorite restaurant.


Me Nabi
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I made these fries for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Derrick Hardinger
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These fries are the bomb!


Govinda Malla
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I was really excited to try this recipe, but the fries didn't turn out as well as I had hoped. They were a little too greasy and not crispy enough.


abbi o'neill
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Meh. Not bad, but not great.


Peachy
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I've tried making fries at home before, but they always turned out soggy. This recipe was a game-changer. The fries were perfectly crispy and delicious.


Raja love Hassan
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The best fries I've ever made. Thanks for the recipe!


Ahsan Parvaiz
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These fries were amazing! They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect.


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