Chef John's French Fries Recipe | Allrecipes

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. HomeRecipesSideDishFriesRecipesFrenchFriesRecipesChefJohn'sFrenchFriesChefJohn'sFrenchFriesRating:5stars225Ratings5starvalues:1914starvalues:253starvalues:72starvalues:01starvalues:2ReadReviewsAddReview225Ratings168Reviews55PhotosIdon'tthinkmostpeoplerealizethatanydecentFrenchfryneedstobefriedtwice.Thefirstfryingindoneatalowertemperature,whichsoftensthepotatoandpreparesthestarchysurfaceforthesecondfrying'scrispification.ByChefJohnSavePinPrintShareFacebookTweetEmailSendTextMessageGalleryReadthefullrecipeafterthevideo.ChefJohn'sFrenchFriesbellChefJohn'sFrenchFriesApBabyChefJohn'sFrenchFriesWindyChefJohn'sFrenchFriesHealthyeatingwithhomecooking+5151moreimagesRecipeSummarycook:10minsadditional:30minstotal:50minsprep:10minsServings:2Yield:2servingsNutritionInfoAdvertisementIngredientsDecreaseServing2IncreaseServingAdjustOriginalrecipeyields2servingsTheingredientlistnowreflectstheservingsspecifiedIngredientChecklist1russetpotato,cutintoevenlysizedstrips1quartvegetableoilforfryingsalttotasteAddallingredientstoshoppinglistViewyourlistDirectionsInstructionsChecklistStep1Soakpotatoesinalargebowlofwaterforabout30minutes.Patdrythoroughlywithpapertowels.AdvertisementStep2Heatoilinadeep-fryerorlargesaucepanto275degreesF(135degreesC).Gentlyaddthepotatoesinthehotoilforabout5minutes,stirringandflippingthepotatoesoccasionally.Removepotatoesfromoilwithaslottedspoontodrainonpapertowelandtocoolcompletely.Step3Heatoilinadeep-fryerorlargesaucepanto350degreesF(175degreesC).Frythepotatoesagainuntilgoldenbrown,5to6minutes.Blotwithapapertowel.Sprinklewithsalttoserve.IMadeItPrintEditor'sNote:Wehavedeterminedthenutritionalvalueofoilforfryingbasedonaretentionvalueof10%aftercooking.Theexactamountwillvarydependingoncookingtimeandtemperature,ingredientdensity,andthespecifictypeofoilused.NutritionFactsPerServing:471calories;protein2.2g;carbohydrates18.6g;fat44.1g;sodium6.4mg.FullNutritionAdvertisementSavePinPrintShareFacebookTweetEmailSendTextMessageReviews(168)AddRating&ReviewMosthelpfulpositivereviewDarLynn47Rating:4stars07/25/2014Igavethisonly4starssimplyduetothedoubledeep-frying,whichishowIusedtomakethem(likemostrestaurantsdo).ThenIdiscoveredsimplypar-boilingmycutfries,forabout2minutes,drainingthem,andthenwrappingthemincleandishtowelstocool..thetowelsabsorballmoisturefromthepotatoes.Anothergoodtipis,forcrispierfries,drainyourfriedfriesinbrownpaperbags;papertowelstendtosoftenthem,plusit'seasiertoshakethemupwithsaltinthebrownpaperbag.ReadMoreHelpful(293)MosthelpfulcriticalreviewTroyStevensRating:3stars01/01/2016theyaregoodtastingbut3*because1.whathumanwantstowait1hrforfries?notthisone.2.onlygoodifyoulikethemcrunchy.3.justusepeanutoilandfriesandallfoodstastegoodregardless.ichoppedmypotatoputin375*friedfor10minutescameoutalmostidenticalcloseenoughtonotwastethe50minlol.ididsidebysidecomparisonandthedifferencewasthedblfriedhadmorepotatoflavorwhereasmysinglefriedwasmoregreasy.ifyoudislikegreaseperhapsfryingisnotforyou.ilikemyfriessoftlikethechipwagons.canadianherethowearedifferent!poutinesdon'tcomewithcrunchyfries.alsothismethodmakesthemextremelybrownmehaestheticallynotappealing.wearealldifferenttoeachhis\herownReadMoreHelpful(27)225Ratings5starvalues:1914starvalues:253starvalues:72starvalues:01starvalues:2Sortby:MostHelpfulMostHelpfulMostPositiveLeastPositiveNewestDarLynn47Rating:4stars07/25/2014Igavethisonly4starssimplyduetothedoubledeep-frying,whichishowIusedtomakethem(likemostrestaurantsdo).ThenIdiscoveredsimplypar-boilingmycutfries,forabout2minutes,drainingthem,andthenwrappingthemincleandishtowelstocool..thetowelsabsorballmoisturefromthepotatoes.Anothergoodtipis,forcrispierfries,drainyourfriedfriesinbrownpaperbags;papertowelstendtosoftenthem,plusit'seasiertoshakethemupwithsaltinthebrownpaperbag.AKaderRating:5stars05/03/2012Thesewereperfectlycrispyanddelicious!!Ididseasonthemwithgarlicsaltandcrackedblackpepper.....My3yearoldandhusbandgobbledthemup:)AdamJamesRating:5stars10/26/2012BestfriesI'veevermadeathome.Iwillmakethemlikethis(doublefry)everytime.CynthiaRossRating:5stars11/18/2012Quick,easyanddelicious.Trypar-boilingandchillingbeforethefirstfrytomakethemreallyfluffyontheinside.It'sANewDayRating:5stars06/10/2012Darlinghusbandboughtafrenchfrycutteratthefleamarketandwasdyingtomakehisownhandcutfries.Thisrecipewasagreatguidelineformakingcrispyfries.Thanks!TroyStevensRating:3stars01/01/2016theyaregoodtastingbut3*because1.whathumanwantstowait1hrforfries?notthisone.2.onlygoodifyoulikethemcrunchy.3.justusepeanutoilandfriesandallfoodstastegoodregardless.ichoppedmypotatoputin375*friedfor10minutescameoutalmostidenticalcloseenoughtonotwastethe50minlol.ididsidebysidecomparisonandthedifferencewasthedblfriedhadmorepotatoflavorwhereasmysinglefriedwasmoregreasy.ifyoudislikegreaseperhapsfryingisnotforyou.ilikemyfriessoftlikethechipwagons.canadianherethowearedifferent!poutinesdon'tcomewithcrunchyfries.alsothismethodmakesthemextremelybrownmehaestheticallynotappealing.wearealldifferenttoeachhis\herownHNECKONERating:5stars12/26/2012Double-fryingmakesallthedifference!Itookadvicefromotherrecipesonthissiteandaddedsugartothewaterforextracrispyness.Also,Iusepeanutoil-it'smoreexpensivebuttastesmuchbetter(inmyopinion).Iwilldefinitelyusethismethodagain.angelinamarie3Rating:4stars02/20/2013Iamquitethenewbieatfriedfoods.IREALLYliketosticktothebakedversion,butbakedjustisn'tthesamesometimes.ThisisaGREATrecipe-butIseemedtohaveabitofdifficultywithit...maybeitwasjustme??SoakingthespudsbeforefryingisaMUST!Takesmostofthestarchout&allowsforthetaterstoseepuptheoil(whichisunhealthy,butyummy)!Doublefryingseemstobethekey-wonderfulthefirstroundonalowertemp,butIranintoproblemsonthephase2offryingon350degreeis...theallotedtimenotedbythechefwas5-6min.on350degrees.Ihadmineinthereatthattempforonly3-4minutesandtheywerealreadyturniingcrispy&VERYbrown(maybeIcuttoothinsincewelikeshoestringfires?).Iwaslookingforfriedyou'dseemoreatoneofthedeepfriedfastfoodresteraunts-soifyouarelookingforthat,Isuggesstmoreofafryingtimeonthe1stround,lessonthesecond&keepinganeyeonittomakesureitisn'tturnngCRISPY/BROWNdeepbrown.Allrecipescanbe"perfect"bytrial&error.thisone,needsmoretimeonthephase1offryingandlesstimeonthephase2atahighertemp,keepingacloseeye.But,thankyou,ChefJohn!Greatonetostart(andmaybemydeepfryerisdifferentthanwhatwassuggested??)JustTRYit!Doesn'thurttotry-trial&errormakesperfection.:)puppyluvRating:5stars07/24/2014Mymother(andme)wasborninBelgium.ShealwaysmadeherFrenchfrieslikethis.I'm68andI'mstillmakingmyfriesthisway-nothingbetterthantheold"triedandtrue"recipes,forsure!jserradellRating:5stars11/01/2012Thesewereperfectandeasytomake!Justmakecompletelysureyoupatthefriesdrybeforedeepfryingthem!Imadethatmistakeonetimeandtheycameoutverysoggy.Aslongasyoufollowthedirectionsandmakesureyoupatthemdryofthewaterandletthemcoolbeforedeepfryingthemagaintheywillturnoutperfectlycrispyandbetterthananyrestaurantfries!PandamannRating:5stars03/05/2016Thesewerefabulous.Imadeextrastoseeiftheywouldfreezewell.Iplacedthemonacookiesheetafterthefirstfryingandfrozethem.Cookedthemaboutaweeklaterandtheywereperfect.Thanksforagreatrecipe.JamesRating:5stars02/09/2013Awesome.Takesabitoftime,butwellworthit.Thefirsttrulysuccessfulbatchofhome-madefriesI'vedone.Thanks.Myboyslovedthem!!StephPageRating:5stars05/01/2014I'vebeenusingthismethodforyears.ButIslicemineasthinroundsandaddOldBayseasoningoncethey'redone.Twice-friedisthebestwaytogo!!VELMAMHERRating:5stars07/08/2013IlearnedthismethodwatchingJuliaChildonPBSbackinthe70's-perfectfries!Firstcookingatthelowertempisjusttocookthepotato,thenyouMUSTletcoolabit,thendothesecondroundatthehighertemptoactually"fry"them-perfectcrispnessontheoutside,withperfectsoftpotatoinside.smackie83Rating:5stars01/01/2015Imadethesefriesformyhusband'sbirthdaydinnertogowithsteaks.Iputabitasugarinthewaterwhilethepotatoesweresoakinglikeotherreviewerssuggested.Theywereperfect;crispontheoutside,fluffyontheinside.ThankyouChefJohn.froggiegirlRating:3stars08/28/2017Ifollowedtheinstructions,downtousingmythermometertochecktheoiltemp.Theycameoutweird.Theinsidewasniceandfluffy,andtastedright,buttheoutsidewasnotatallcrisp,eventhoughtheywerenicelybrown.Overallgoodtaste,buttotallysoggy.Awholelotofworkforsubparresults.DeeDeeRating:5stars04/14/2013Wow!Whatadifferencejustatechniquechangecanmake.ThesefriesareexactlywhatIwaslookingforintextureandflavor...andleavetheskinson!Iwouldcomparethemtoa5Guysburgerandfriesquality.TheonlycomplaintIhaveisthatmyfryeristoosmalltomakeenoughatonetimeandkeepingthemwarmbetweenbatcheswouldrequiremetoheatuptheovenortoasterovenonakeepwarmsetting.Therehasgottobeaffordablebiggerhomefrymachinesoutthere.Thankssomuchforpostingthis,you'vesolvedmy30min.onewaytripsformyfrycravings!PandamannRating:5stars03/05/2016Thesewerefabulous.Imadeextrastoseeiftheywouldfreezewell.Iplacedthemonacookiesheetafterthefirstfryingandfrozethem.Cookedthemaboutaweeklaterandtheywereperfect.Thanksforagreatrecipe.maddysmomRating:5stars09/23/2014Followedexactlyandthefriesweregreat.Iusedmyelectricfryingpantomakeadjustingthetempseasy.Itwasn'tmessy,reallynosplatter.Istrainedtheoiltoreuse.Thanksfortherecipe!emmer0000Rating:5stars10/07/2016Iwilldefinitelybemakingtheseagain!Iputtwolayersfriesbetweenpapertowelafterthefirstfrying(didn'tmakethefriessoggyatall).Thefriesweredeliciouslycrunchyyetsoftinthemiddle.Myhusbandsaidthesewerebetterthanmostrestaurants.Iseasonedwithseasalt,garlicpowderandgratedParmesan.Yum!KeeliahRating:5stars08/25/2017imadethemlastnightfordinnerVickiPageRating:5stars07/14/2013Married44yearsandcounting...Gottaletthehubbyhavehisfriedfoodsanddesserts.:DThesefriesarethebest!Iamnotahugepotatofan,butevenIcan'tresistthese.Asalways,anotherwinnerfromChefJohn.BrigitteCThatsMeRating:5stars07/25/2014ThisisexactlyhowthefamousBelgianFriesaremade.Perfection.JackRating:5stars07/02/2016SuperDuper.Thesecondfrying,watchyourcolor-notthetime.Deliciouswithsomeseasaltandketchupormayo.Don'tknowhowtheywillfreezeafterthefirstfrying,butamgoingtofindout.TheseareasgoodasIhaveeverhad!JawlikRating:5stars07/11/2013Wewillnevereatfriesoutofabagagain!Thesewereabsolutelythebest!wayneRating:5stars07/15/2015Thisrecipeisgreatasis,howsomever,weusuallydoupabigbatchonfirstfryingandfreezesomeforlateruse,andthevotesaresplitonwhichwayisbestregardingthetaste.Addingsomebeeftallowtotheoilalsohelpswithcrispnessandflavor.Havetriedparboilingpotatoesinlieuoffirstfrying,butstilllikedoublefryingbest,althoughthey'llsoakuplessoilifyou'reusingtheparboiledmethod.Ifyouareusingpeanutoilin2ndfrying,youcanincreasethetemperatureto365andshortenthefrytimeto3.5minutes.Alwaysuse350degreesifyou'redoingfrozenones.Lastly,checkyouroiltempwithagoodthermometer,as350onmostelectricfriersisnottheactualtemperature.mrgn112Rating:5stars04/09/2016Turnedoutperfect!Followedthedirectionsexactlyandhadsomeofthebestfriesofmylife.JonathanWongRating:5stars11/26/2015Awesomeandsimple,IoftenmakethisalongwithChefJohn'schickenfingerrecipe.It'smykids'favoritelunch.Whilethismaynotpassthehealthyfoodtest,it'sdefinitelybetterthanbuyingitatthefastfoodplaceswhereyoucan'treallytellwhat'sinit.Hereyouaresureitis100%frompotatobecause...Well,you'vemadeit.ShaleRating:5stars04/20/2019Perfect!Manyothermethodsturnoutdifferenttexturesandvarietiesoffries,butthesearethefriesIgrewupdippinginmymilkshakeattheolddriveins.Loveem!sierrapRating:5stars03/29/2019Thisworkedperfectlyforme!Mypotatoeswereunpeeledandcutintomediumsizerectangles.Icookedthemfor5minutesthefirsttime,anddidn’treallyhaveasettimethesecondbutitwassomewherebetween4.5and6minutes.Makesureyoucooksmallbatches;usetoomanypotatoesandthey’llsticktogetherandwon’tcookevenly.IhopeyouenjoyitasmuchasIdid:)missflintRating:5stars08/14/2020Asrecipeiswritten,theseareTheBestfrenchfriesI'veeverhad.5starshandsdown.However,thesecondtimeItriedthisrecipe,Iparboiledinsteadofthefirstfryingprocess,anditabsolutelyruinedtherecipe.Contrarytosomeofthewrittenreviews,whenIparbroiledandthenfried,thesefriesweresoftandwell....disgusting.Theyhadnotaste.IwantedtoseeifIcouldavoidfryingtwicebecauseitwasabitmessy,butChefJohnknowswhathe'stalkingabout.IwillfollowrecipeexactlyaswrittenAgAiNtogetthosebeautiful,crispy,deliciousfriesagain.JenniferPenningtonRating:5stars06/08/2018Imadethisrecipebyusingsweetandrussetpotatoes.Itworkedoutperfectlycrispy.Ihaveadeepfrierandcookedfriesat320F,first,thenIturnedupthetemperatureto375Fforthesecondfry.Icookedandcookedthefriestoroomtemp.beforefryingthesecondtime.Ipre-soakedthefriesin1/4cupsugarandwarmwater,addingthefriesaftericingthewatertogetitcold,asdirectedinChefJohn'srecipe.Thesweetenedwatercreatesacrisperexterioronthefrittes,butisn'tacriticalstep.ThoseGILLigansRating:5stars04/21/2015Bakedthemafterthefirstfry,andaddedGarlic,saltandpepper...Delicious!!MelissaMaslandBenkovicRating:5stars06/17/2018Thiswasperfect!!Soheregoes...Iwasalittleshortontimesoratherthan30minwatersoakIwashedthecutpotatoesverywellincooollldddwater.Welikethickerfriessousedalittlemoretimeonthefirstfry.Icooledinbetweenbyplacinginfrezzer.Thenonsecondfryagaintooksomemoretime.Finallyplacedthemonabakingrackinwarmovenuntilwewerecompletelyreadyforburgerandfriesnight.TotalhitforthepickiefamilyMommaBakerRating:5stars09/02/2014Absolutelyfab.Wedon'twantfrenchfriedpotatoesoften,butwhenwedo,thisisthegotorecipe.Yes,ittakesextratime,butgreatfriesareworththeeffort.Howfortunatethatwehave"Chef"willingtosharesomesecrets.I'mworkingthroughmanyofhisrecipes.Thanksforsharing.DavidCoyleRating:5stars11/04/2017Isoakedthefriesfor15minsinwater.Thengotnewwaterandputin1/3cupwhitesugar,thensoakedthefriesforanother15mins.AfterwardsIfollowedChefJohn'srecipeexactly.Turnedoutspectacular.Iwillcookthemthiswayeverytimefromnowon.engelangieRating:5stars08/28/2016Thesewerethebestfriesever....worththetime:-)Doubledeep-fryingisthekey.Ialsoaddedsugartothewater(reccommendedbysomereviewers).NickHuxleyRating:5stars08/16/2018I'vebeentryingtomakegreatfriesforeverandthedoublefryingwaswhatIwasmissing,can'tthankthisguyenoughthefrieswerecrispyandsodanggoodsomeofthebestfriestheWifeandIhaveeverhad.Don'tlistentotheegotisticalreviewsthenarcissistsalwayshalftooneuporbebetter.Ifyourtooimpatienttowaitthetimeittakesthengobuythem.MaggieRating:5stars01/13/2013perfectfries!!!jenniferEigenheerRating:5stars03/15/2017ThisisthebestrecipeforfriesI'veevermade.Iusuallyjustputthecutuppotatoesintheovenwithoutsoakingthem...andtheyneverturnedoutasgoodasthese.Theyareperfectlysoftontheinside,andtastefullycrunchyontheoutside.Ifsomeonehasaproblemwiththetimeittakes,thenstartthemearlier.Iwillalwaysusethisrecipe.Thankyou!:)LuvtocookRating:5stars11/07/2015ThisisprobablythebestFrenchfryrecipeIhavecookedtodate.Ilikefrieswithalotofdifferentdishes.It'simportanttokeepallthefriescutthesamesizeanddon'tskipanyofthesteps.Besurethepotatoesarefullycooledoffbeforesecondcook.TeraRichardson-EzellRating:5stars09/16/2014Greatrecipe!!!!Theycameoutperfect!!!Iwillalwaysdomyfriesthisway.Ifinisheditoffwithalittleseasalt.CathyNealyRating:5stars06/16/2018Rinsedanddrainedthepotatoes3timesduringtheirsoakingstage..usingadeepfryer,thefirstfrywasdoneat320for5-6kindtillslightlygoldenandIletthemcoolcompletely....secondfrydoneat375for6minsandtheywereperfectlycrispypubfries!CalifGirlRating:5stars01/10/2019IreceivedadeepfryerasagiftandsearchedtheinternetforaFrench-fryrecipe,supposedlycrispyfries.TheytastedOKbutwereaslimpasawetnoodle.ThenextdayIfoundChefJohn'srecipeandwhatadifference.TheytastedbetterthananyotherFrench-fryI'veeverhad(includingfromarestaurant),andwerecrispytoo.InmyopinionthisistheBESTFrench-fryrecipeineveryway.GrillLoverRating:5stars10/17/2017IusedfrozenOreidaFriesandfoundthattheyworkperfectlyIFyoudothefirstfryat350deg.Thefrozenfriescausetheoiltemptodropinitiallytodownabout270.Afterremovingthefriesandlettingtheoilcomebackupto350,you'rereadyforthesecondfry.Frozenfriesarerelativelycheap,convenientandeliminatethewashing,peeling,cuttinganddryingsteps.CharliesMomRating:5stars09/11/2016Thesearefantasticandwellworthytheextraeffort,theyarelightlycrispontheoutsideandsoftontheinside.Ema003Rating:5stars03/13/2020prettygood,alsofoundyourrecipeonYoutubethancanbedownloaded.xmyopicRating:5stars01/20/2019Thesewereworththeextraworkofpeelingandcuttingyourownpotatoes.I’vemadefriesathomebefore,buttheydidn’tturnoutasgoodasthese.I’lldefinitelybemakingthemagain!ChicaRating:5stars10/28/2019Perfect!GregMosolfRating:5stars05/14/2015Itriedthismethodandthefriesweregreat!Hasanyonetriedfreezingthemafterthefirstlowtempfryingandusingthemlater.IfnotIwillgiveitago.GPNRating:5stars08/21/2019bestever..mymadethemthiswayandsodoi!!!!..huggzzCharlesCoffmanRating:5stars04/27/2015Tasteslikerestaurantfries!Nodoubtaboutit!Cookedtwicemakesthedifference!SusanRating:5stars10/29/2017Greatfriesemery777Rating:5stars01/01/2015AMAZING!!!!Wehadtocutthemalittledifferentlybuttheywerestillamazing!Idefinatlyrecommendtheseandtheywillbemadeatmyhousemanymoretimestocome!ConnieThomasScogginRating:5stars04/18/2020OnlythingdifferentIdidwascutthepotatoesincircles.Theymakepotatoechips.Welovethemwithanyandeverything!!ThanksChiefJohn!!CeceliaSchuelerRating:5stars06/22/2018Iwilldefinitelyusethisrecipeagain!Love2cook32Rating:5stars01/20/2014Theseturnedoutverygood.Myfamilylovedthem.Thesecondfrywasonlyafewminutesformeandtheystartedturningbrownfast.Idon'tfryfoodveryoftenbutwillusethisrecipewhenImakehomemadefries.shelleymonsterRating:5stars03/13/2013YUM!!!!GailCanfieldRating:5stars08/28/2017Greatfriesthatareworththefuss.CookKillaCamRating:4stars04/07/2020Theseturnedoutgreat!Ithrewtheminapaperbagandtossedwithsaltwhendone.CoachBobRating:5stars04/23/2018Worksperfectlyforme,withthetinyexceptionthatafterthefirstfrying,thepotatoestendtosticktothepapertowelsweusetodrythem.Thatain'tnoproblemiftheresultsareascrispyandnicelydoneasthese.Cookingsometonightwithfriedshrimp.BonAppetit.DollyZartmanOwensRating:5stars08/11/2020Hubbylovedthemdonethatway.Noweareeatingmoreandmorefriedpotatoes,don'tknowifthatisagoodthinglolAnitaFrancesBrownRating:5stars08/14/2018Thesewereperfectlycrispontheoutsideandtenderontheinside..wellworththeextratimeittooktocookthem!GerhardRating:5stars05/28/2017Theseturnedoutgreat.BetterthanmostrestaurantsI'vebeen.AftermyFirstdeepfryIputinrefrigeratortocool.Thisgavemeplentyoftimetogetotherthingsready.BriBoyChicagoRating:5stars03/09/2018IneverchangeanyofChefJohn'srecipes.Ever.BrianBoccuzziRating:5stars12/01/2018Doublefryingisthekey.Itastedthefriesafterthe1stfryingandsureenough,theinsidesweresoftandfluffy.The2ndfryingmadethemcrispontheoutsideandperfect.Theydidnotlastlongonmytable.Wewillmaketheseagainandagain.ninaRating:5stars05/24/2020theycameoutperfect!onlytookmeabout10-15minutestomakeanditwasperfectlycrispy,crunchy,soft,andgoldenbrown.ittastedsoogood.iusedGreatValuefrozensteakcutfriesfromthepackaginginsteadofmakingfriesfromscratch.lovedit.bestfriesiveevermade.mybrotherwasbeggingmetomakehimsometooplates4uRating:5stars09/17/2020Edittomypreviousreview:Pleasedonotforgettwothings:Donotbrownthemtoomuchthefirsttimeyoufrythem.Also,donottoforgettoremoveexcessoilafterthefirstfry.Respectively,theformerwillpreventscorchingduringthesecondfrying.Thelatterwillmakesurethatyouwillgetthecrispyresult.Ifyouneedtoquicklycoolthemoffafterpattingtheextraoiloff,putthem5minutesinthefridge.KingRoboRating:4stars01/29/2014Thisisthewaytocookfrenchfriesbut..Iusepeanutoilandtheycomeoutbetter!Ifyoulikethemseasoned...Youcanaddcrushedgarlicandtossbeforethesecondfryandalittleseasoningsaltwhendone.Perfect!KazzaRating:5stars03/02/2020I’matvisuallyacoupleoftimeseveryweek.Myhusbandandsonbothlovethem!Fryingthemtwiceisdefinitelythesecrettosuccesshere.Ican’tbelieveIneverknewthesecretuntilrecently!MyonlyadvicewouldbetoleavethefriesintocookLongerthanyouthinkyouneedtosotheycrispup.Yummy!JoannaGuidoRating:5stars08/12/2018ThisisbyfarthebestfrenchfriesIhaveevermadeandbelieveitornoteasierthanyouthink.IusedCanolaOilandmyfirstfrywasstovetop,thenwhiletheychilled,Iputthatoilinthedeepfryer,heatedituptothenotedtemperature.Whendoneandoildrainedfrommyfry'sIgentlytossedwithcrackedpepperandseasonall.YUMMM...ChefJohnTHANKYOUforsharingyourgreatidea.JoannaGuido:-)CarlissaTerryRating:5stars04/11/2020Perfection!willforeverbemywayofmakingfries!AllrecipesMembe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