Fries Americain

1. 1

   Combine the mayonnaise, red pepper, chipotle, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a food processor and process until smooth.

2. 2

   Cut the potatoes into 1/4-inch-thick slices, then cut each slice into 1/4-inch-thick fries.

3. 3

   Submerge the fries in a large bowl of cold water.

4. 4

   Heat the oil in a large, deep, straight-sided skillet until it reaches 325F on a deep-fat thermometer.

5. 5

   Drain the fries in batches on paper towels.

6. 6

   Fry each batch until a pale blonde color, 3 to 4 minutes.

7. 7

   Transfer to a baking sheet lined with paper towels.

8. 8

   Raise the heat of the oil to 375F and fry the potatoes again, in batches, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.

9. 9

   Transfer to a baking sheet lined with paper towels and season with salt and a generous grinding of pepper.

10. 10

    Serve the hot fries with the smoked red pepper mayonnaise on the side for dipping.

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