the best fries

How To Make the best fries

• 1

  Cut potatoes in lengths less than 1/2" square using a knife; place in large bowl with cold water. Add vinegar; stir potatoes. Refrigerate 1 hour. Stir potatoes again; drain water. Spread potatoes on paper towels; pat dry with more towels.
• 2

  Line baking sheet with paper towels. In large heavy pot or deep fryer, preheat oil to 315 degrees F. In small batches, about 2 cups each, add potatoes to hot oil. Cook 5 - 7 minutes until just tender but not brown. Remove potatoes from oil; shaking off excess oil. Spread on baking sheet to drain. Refrigerate 1 hour, uncovered. NOTE: At this point you can freeze them up to 1 month in a sealed recloseable freezer bag.
• 3

  When ready to serve...reheat oil to 375 degrees F. Fry potato slices 4 minutes until crispy & golden. (If frozen...allow to thaw before frying). Remove from fryer, shaking excess oil off. Spread on paper towels, allowing fries to stand 1 minute before salting.
• 4

  BEACH FRIES: Sprinkle old bay seasoning on fries instead of salt. Serve in paper cup & douse liberally with apple cider vinegar.
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