*adapted from the foodnetwork.comI thought it would be more complicated to make these french fries. Maybe it would even take me a few tries. But guess what? They were awesome! And on the first try! I'm talking Red Robin Steak Fries awesome!!!! The key is double frying the french fries. It keeps them soft and "potatoey" on the inside, yet perfectly crispy on the outside! Serve them up with hamburgers made with the homemade hamburger buns and you will be extremely happy and satisfied.
Ingredients
- 8 potatoes, peeled
- 1/2 gallon peanut oil, for frying (peanut oil has a neutral flavor)
- Salt to taste
Directions
-Cut the french fries into 1/4-inch strips. To do this, I cut the potato in half, and then cut the half into four smaller pieces. Making nice sized steak fries.
-Heat a saucepan or stock pot (at least 2 gallon capacity) with the oil about 250 degrees (use a thermometer to gauge if you have one or if you don't, heat oil on medium heat). Add the french fries and cook, stirring to avoid clumping together, about 3 minutes, until soft but not mushy. Remove with a mesh strainer and drain onto paper towels.
-Turn heat to high and heat oil to 350 degrees. At the last minute before serving plunge the fries into the oil and cook until golden brown. Remove from oil, drain onto towels and season with salt to taste.
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