French Fries

French fries, aka Pommes Frites, are one of best ways to have potatoes. On their own, with sauce, or as a side dish for braises to burgers, making your own can be satisfyingly delicious.

Author

Helen Park

Servings

4

Category

Side Dish

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Idaho potatoes, washed
• Vegetable oil for frying
• Fine sea salt

Directions

1. Cut the potatoes into ½” sticks.  For added stability, make a ½” slice on one of the sides of potato to create a stable flat side.  Turn the potato to use that flat side as a stable base and continue making slices and sticks until all of the potatoes are cut.
2. Rinse the potatoes under cold water until the water runs clear.
3. Leave the potatoes to soak 15 minutes and rinse the potatoes in water again.
4. Heat the frying oil in a pan over medium heat to 275F.
5. Prepare a half sheet tray lined with a resting rack or parchment paper.
6. When the oil is ready, cook potatoes in small batches in the oil for 4-6 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through.
7. Drain them on the prepared tray.  At this point the fries can be stored in the fridge or freezer if making them ahead.
8. To finish the fries, heat the oil to 350F and fry the potatoes in small batches again until golden brown and crisp.