Spicy French Fries

Ingredients

• 4 medium baking potatoes ( 4 pounds total)
• 0.3 teaspoon cayenne 
• 1.5 teaspoons coarse salt 
• 0.3 teaspoon ground coriander seeds 
• 0.3 teaspoon paprika 
• 4 cups vegetable oil 

Equipment

• bowl
• paper towels
• kitchen thermometer
• slotted spoon

Directions

1. In a large bowl stir together salt, cayenne, paprika, and coriander.
2. In a 4-quart heavy kettle, heat oil over moderate heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 325 degrees.
3. While oil is heating, cut potatoes lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick sticks. Fry potatoes in oil 1 1/2 minutes (potatoes will not be golden) and with a slotted spoon transfer to brown paper or paper towels to drain.
4. Heat oil to 350 degrees F. Return potatoes to oil and fry until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes.
5. Transfer fries with a slotted spoon to clean brown paper or paper towels to drain and toss fries in spice mixture.