Learn how to make French fries that are super crispy with this twice-fried method. I don't think most people realize that any decent French fry needs to be fried twice. The first frying is done at a lower temperature, which softens the potato and prepares the starchy surface for the second frying's crispification.
Ingredients
- russet potato, cut into evenly sized strips: 1 piece
- vegetable oil for frying, about 2 cups: (or as needed)
- salt: (to taste)
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Stages of cooking
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Soak potato strips in a large bowl of water for about 30 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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Pat with paper towels until thoroughly dry. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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Use a slotted spoon to transfer potatoes to a paper towel-lined plate. Let cool completely. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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Remove from the deep-fryer and blot with a paper towel. Sprinkle with salt to serve. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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Enjoy! DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
