Home-Style French Fries

1. 1

   Peel the potatoes and slice them into 1/4 x 1/4-inch sticks.

2. 2

   Put the sticks in a large bowl and cover with cold water.

3. 3

   Sprinkle the salt into the water.

4. 4

   Refrigerate the potato sticks in the salt water for 1 hour.

5. 5

   In a deep-fryer, preheat the peanut oil to 375 degrees F. Transfer half of the potatoes to a colander and drain thoroughly, leaving the rest in the cold water.

6. 6

   Carefully drop the drained potatoes into the hot oil and fry until light brown, about 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Using a slotted spoon, remove the potatoes to a paper-towel lined plate and sprinkle with salt while still hot.

8. 8

   Bring the oil back up to 375.

9. 9

   Drain the remaining potato sticks and add to the oil.

10. 10

    Keep the first batch of fries hot in a 150 degree F oven while you fry the second batch.

11. 11

    Serve hot!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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