French Fries
Crispy, double-fried homemade French fries made with russet potatoes, perfectly golden and served with mayonnaise. This classic recipe uses a two-temperature frying method for extra crispiness.
6 servings
1 hr 1 min
Ingredients
- •8 cups vegetable oil
- •2 pounds russet potatoes
- •equipment
- •mayonnaise
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Heat 1 1/2 inches oil to 325°F in a 5-quart heavy pot over medium heat. While oil is heating, cut potatoes with slicer into 1/4-inch sticks.
15 min
- 2.
Fry potatoes in 5 batches for 1 1/2 minutes per batch (potatoes will not be golden) and transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. (Return oil to 325°F between batches.)
15 min
- 3.
Heat oil to 350°F. Refry potatoes in 5 batches until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes per batch, and transfer to clean paper towels to drain. (Return oil to 350°F between batches.)
30 min
- 4.
Season fries with salt.
1 min