Homemade French Fries Recipe

Peel potatoes and cut into 2x¹?³-inch sticks. Soak in water for 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator. Heat vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot fitted with a deepfry thermometer until temperature registers 325°F. Drain potatoes and pat dry.

Par-cook potatoes in batches until light brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain on a wire rack. Heat oil to 350°F. Deep-fry in batches a second time until golden brown, 2 minutes. Drain on a wire rack and season immediately