Super Simple Classic Hand-cut Fries

What to do with your potatoes? Turn them into these simple but classic hand-cut fries!

3 large white potatoes, washed and scrubbed
2 liters Canola oil
salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon Spanish paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1  Without peeling, cut the potatoes into thick batons lengthwise of the potato (use your index finger as a guide).

2  Before frying, place potatoes in a bowl of water so it doesn’t darken. Pat dry in paper towels before frying.

3  Fry the potatoes in 350o F canola oil (If you don’t have a thermometer, test the oil with 1 piece potato until it starts to bubble) for 4-5 minutes until it softens.

4  Pat dry with paper towels and store in freezer for 2-3 hours.

5  Fry the potatoes again but now in 375o F canola oil until crisp (3-4 minutes).

6  Strain and pat dry in paper towels.

7  Season with salt, paprika and garlic powder and toss. Serve immediately.

Photography by Ryan Fernandez │Recipe by Ed Bugia of Pino Resto and Bar │Styling by Angelo Comsti

• jack Feb 11 2010 @ 04:02am Report Abuse

     

  Does frying it twice make it crispier? Why do it? :)