Crispy Homemade Fries

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   Peel and cut the potatoes into chip sized pieces.

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   Take the fries and put them into some cold water in a bowl or jug to get rid of the excess starch.

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   Leave them in water for about 3-4 minutes.

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   Take another bowl/jug and fill it with boiling water.

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   Add a third of a cup of sugar and a dollop of corn syrup if you have some and mix until they are dissolved in the water.

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   Take the fries and put them in the sugar water mix for 10 minutes.

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   Remove the fries and dry them off on a plate with paper towels.

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   Make sure to get all the excess moisture off the fries.

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   Put the fries into the freezer on a plate for 20 minutes.

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    While they are in the freezer, heat up the canola oil to about medium/medium high heat.

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    You can test if it is hot enough by taking one fry and putting it into the oil.

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    If the oil bubbles, it means it is hot enough.

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    Remove the fries from the freezer after 20 minutes and place them into the hot canola oil.

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    Deep fry them for approximately 2 minutes.

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    Remove them just before they start browning.

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    This cooks the inside making it fluffy.

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    Once you have removed them, put them on a plate for about 10 minutes, letting them cool off slightly.

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    After the ten minutes of cooling, put them back in the oil for another 5-7 minutes.

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    This makes the fries crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.

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    Remove the fries after 5-7 minutes and put on a plate.

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    Season them immediately and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.