Homemade French Fries

Rinse and peel the potatoes.

Slice the potatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds, placing them in a bowl of water as you work.

Cut the potato rounds into 1/4-inch thick fries.

Rinse the cut fries thoroughly until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.

Cover the fries with fresh cold water and add a generous amount of ice.

Place the bowl in the refrigerator and let the fries soak for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, drain the ice and water from the fries.

Pat the fries completely dry with paper towels.

In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat 2 quarts of cooking oil to 350°F.

Carefully add the dried potatoes to the hot oil and fry undisturbed for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, remove the fries from the oil and place them on a wire rack to rest for 3 minutes.

Reheat the oil back to 350°F.

Return the fries to the hot oil and fry for a second time for about 3 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.

Remove the fries from the oil and place them on the wire rack to drain.

Season immediately with salt and serve hot.