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Pre-heat deep frier to about 375.
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Make sure your using fresh oil (no more than 20 frying sessions per batch of oil or no more than 2 weeks in fryer).
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Peel, rinse, and dry potatoes.
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Cut and make fries about 1/4 of an inch by 1/4 of an inch.
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Deep fry until starting to turn golden, even a bit dark on the edges.
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Dump into a strainer lined with 2 paper towels.
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Let drain for 1 minute.
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Arrange fries in a single layer onto a small paper towel lined tray (or just use your cutting board, that's what I do!
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), and place in your freezer for 15-20 minutes.
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(From this point you could freeze these and just pull them out when needed).
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Take fries out of the freezer.
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They don't have to be frozen but should have a nice chill.
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Place back into deep fryer until fries are a dark golden color, and have a nice darkness around the edges.
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(This will be quick, about 3-5 minutes).
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Dump into a strainer lined with 2 new paper towels.
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Immediately start tossing while seasoning with sea salt to taste.
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(Or use your favorite seasonings!
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I like to kick them up a notch with steak seasoning sometimes for a nice Cajun style fry).
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Serve immediately as a side to your favorites, or eat them on thier own as a deeeelicious snack!
