French Fries

Description

Craving crispy, drive-thru style flavor? You'll love this simple recipe for homemade french fries.This seasoned French fry recipe creates fries that are crispy on the outside, but fluffy and tender on the inside.

Ingredients

• 2 ½ pounds russet potatoes, peeled
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Pepper

Steps

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