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 or cast-iron Dutch oven, heat the peanut oil to 375F.

6. 6

   Transfer half of the potatoes to a colander and drain thoroughly, leaving the rest in the cold water.

7. 7

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

8. 8

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

9. 9

   Bring the oil back to 375F.

10. 10

    Drain the remaining potato sticks and add to the oil.

11. 11

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

12. 12

    Serve piping hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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