5 Star Fries

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 1/2 lbs russet potatoes (the longer the better)
• 2 -3 quarts canola oil
• kosher salt, to taste

Recipe

• 1 slice washed, unpeeled potatoes lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick planks, then into 1/4-inch sticks. soak fries in very hot tap water for 1 hour. pat dry and set aside.
• 2 pour oil into a large, heavy pot, filling no more than halfway. heat over medium-heat just until oil reaches 325 degrees (you can use a candy thermometer.) carefully drop the fries into oil and turn burner to high. cook for about 8 minutes, until barely golden. transfer fries to a paper-lined baking sheet and let rest for 10 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
• 3 reheat oil over medium-heat to 350 degrees. return half the fries to oil and cook until crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. transfer to paper-lined bowl and sprinkle generously with salt. repeat with remaining fries. serve immediately.