Bistro Pommes Frites
Serves 4
These crispy bistro-style fries get their signature texture and flavor from cooking twice; once fried and once in the oven.
INGREDIENTS
- 4 large russet potatoes (9 to 10 ounces each)
- Coarse salt
- 4 cups vegetable oil (32 ounces)
DIRECTIONS
- Peel potatoes and cut lengthwise into sticks, about 1/3-inch thick, transferring them to a bowl of salted cold water as you work. Drain, and rinse until water runs clear. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Heat oil in a 14-inch straight-sided skillet until oil registers 375 degrees Fahrenheit on a deep-fry thermometer. Add half of the potatoes and distribute evenly. Cook, without stirring, until barely golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining potatoes. (Adjust heat between batches as necessary to keep oil at a steady temperature.) Potatoes may be prepared up to this point about 2 hours ahead of time.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove paper towels from baking sheets. Bake potatoes until golden and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Remove from oven. Season with salt; toss. Serve immediately.
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