Perfect Homemade French Fries

Ingredients

• 6 large russet potatoes
• Peanut oil, for deep-frying
• 1 dash salt, or to taste

Instructions

1. Gather the ingredients.
2. Peel one potato and slice it in half lengthwise.
3. Place a potato half on the cutting board, cut-side down, and cut it into slices about 1/4-inch thick or slightly thicker.
4. Stack several slices on the cutting board and cut into 1/4-inch thick fries.
5. Repeat with the remaining potatoes. The more uniform the size, the more consistent the frying time will be.
6. Soak the cut potatoes in ice water for 1 hour at room temperature.
7. Heat the oven to 200 F and place a rack in a baking pan to keep batches of fries warm.
8. Drain the potatoes thoroughly and then pat dry with paper towels. Remove as much moisture off of the potatoes to avoid splatter when putting them in the oil.
9. Add about 2 to 3 inches of oil to a heavy pot or Dutch oven and attach a deep-fry thermometer. Alternatively, use an electric deep fryer. Heat the oil to 370 F.
10. Carefully lower some fries—about two handfuls—into the hot oil using a slotted metal utensil or deep-fry basket.
11. Fry for 5 to 7 minutes, or until tender and golden brown.
12. Turn the fries out onto paper towels to drain.
13. Transfer to the rack in the baking pan and place it in the oven to keep warm while making subsequent batches. Repeat the frying process with all the potatoes, keeping an eye on the oil temperature.
14. When finished frying, sprinkle the fries with salt.
15. Serve and enjoy!