Chef John's French Fries

Ingredients

• 1  baking potatoes cut into evenly sized strips
• 2 servings salt to taste
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Equipment

• bowl
• paper towels
• sauce pan
• slotted spoon

Directions

1. Soak potatoes in a large bowl of water for about 30 minutes. Pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
2. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Gently add the potatoes in the hot oil for about 5 minutes, stirring and flipping the potatoes occasionally.
3. Remove potatoes from oil with a slotted spoon to drain on paper towel and to cool completely.
4. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry the potatoes again until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Blot with a paper towel.
5. Sprinkle with salt to serve.