Homemade French Fries - Perfect Every Time
There is nothing quite as tummy warming and comforting as crispy home made French fried potatoes, hot out of the fryer with lots of vinegar and salt.
Ingredients
- mature baking potatoes
- cooking oil
Instructions
- Pare and slice potatoes into strips. Strips approximately 2 1/4 inches long and 3/8 inch wide cook well.
- Heat cooking oil to 300°F - 330°F.
- When fat is ready drop in potatoes, 1 cup at a time, and cook about 2 minutes, until all sputtering ceases. Skim out the potatoes and drain them on a paper towel. Cool at least 5 minutes.
- Heat oil to 375°F.
- Place potatoes in a frying basket. Finish frying them for about 3 minutes. They should be golden brown and crisp. Drain on a paper towel. Do not cover them.
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