Balthazar French Fries Recipe 475

Steps:

• Peel potatoes, and cut into 4-by-1/4-inch matchsticks. Place in a large bowl, and add enough water to cover by 1 inch. Transfer to the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours. Drain potatoes very well 20 minutes before frying. In a medium stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat to 325 degrees. Working in batches, add the potatoes to the oil. Blanch for 3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon or a skimmer to transfer potatoes to a baking sheet. Allow the oil to return to 325 degrees between each batch. Heat the oil to 375 degrees. Working in batches, add the blanched potatoes to the oil, and cook until golden brown, about 3 1/2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer potatoes to a paper towel lined baking sheet to drain. Allow the oil to return to 375 degrees between each batch. Sprinkle with salt, and serve immediately.

Steps:

• Peel potatoes, and cut into 4-by-1/4-inch matchsticks. Place in a large bowl, and add enough water to cover by 1 inch. Transfer to the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours.
• Drain potatoes very well 20 minutes before frying. In a medium stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat to 325 degrees. Working in batches, add the potatoes to the oil. Blanch for 3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon or a skimmer to transfer potatoes to a baking sheet. Allow the oil to return to 325 degrees between each batch.
• Heat the oil to 375 degrees. Working in batches, add the blanched potatoes to the oil, and cook until golden brown, about 3 1/2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer potatoes to a paper towel lined baking sheet to drain. Allow the oil to return to 375 degrees between each batch. Sprinkle with salt, and serve immediately.

Steps:

• Fill a large, high-walled skillet with canola oil to a depth of about ½ inch. Heat over medium-high heat until the oil temperature reaches 300°F (150°C).
• Peel the potato and cut into ½-inch (1-cm) batons. Dry the potato thoroughly with paper towels.
• Working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, par-fry the fries in the hot oil for about 5 minutes, or until lightly browned and tender. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fries to a paper-towel lined baking sheet to drain. Season with salt.
• Increase the oil temperature to 375°F (190˚C).
• Return the fries to the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, 3-5 minutes.
• Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fries back to the paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve immediately.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Arrange one oven rack at the lowest point. Place a large rimmed baking sheet there and heat oven to 500 degrees.
• In a large bowl, toss together potatoes, the oil, salt, pepper and any additional seasonings. Carefully spread potatoes out on the preheated baking sheet and return to oven's lower rack. Roast until slightly golden and crispy, tossing after 15 minutes.
• Reduce oven temperature to 425 degrees and bake 10 to 15 minutes more.