Homemade French Fries

I admit – I’m a little snob about my taters. Thank goodness we live in the tater state! I talk to people all the time in the food business - all the time. I’m constantly asking questions. Like this one – “What’s your secret to great fries?!” I’ve learned that if your quiet and listen – most of the time they will reveal their little secrets to great recipes. Coach and I eat at this little hole in the wall and LOVE – (yes – all in caps.) their french fries. I started a conversation with one of the gals and all of a sudden – I had their fry recipe. Apparently - unbeknownst to me - there are three secrets to a great french fry – want to know what they are?! Okay – I’ll tell you. Let your fries take a bath in cold water for about 20 minutes – fry them at 325 degrees for about 6 minutes then turn up the heat to 375 degrees and fry again. Holy guacamole! Who knew?! I’m sure a lot of my foodie friends did – but I had no idea. Thank you my precious for telling me your little secret to great tasting fries – I will never forget you! Hugs.

On another note.. What’s your favorite dipping sauce for fries? Mine… Ketchup and malt vinegar. Delish! But I’d be lying if I left out ranch!

Ingredients

10 medium Idaho potatoes ;)

canola oil for frying

kosher salt to taste

water, for bathing taters

Directions

In an electric fryer, heat oil to 325 degrees. Wash and scrub potatoes. Let dry. Slice potatoes into french fries. Place fries in cold water for 20 minutes. Remove fries from water, pat dry with clean dish towel or paper towels. Place fries in fryer basket and fry for 6-8 minutes depending on the thickness you slice your fry. (we slice ours about 1/2 inch thick.) Remove fries from fryer, reheat oil to 375 degrees. Cook fries until golden brown. Remove form fryer and drain fries on a paper towel. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.Notes: If making several batches turn oven to 250 degrees F. After you’ve drained the oil off the fries, place fries on a large baking sheet and stick in the oven until ready to eat.

Our favorite dipping sauce recipes
Honey Mustard
Homemade Ranch