Prep Time: 40 minutes

Serves 6-8

Ingredients:

8 Idaho potatoes cut into ¼ inch strips

2 quarts of peanut or vegetable oil for cooking

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Place a large pot on the stove over medium high heat. Bring the temperature of the oil up to 250 degrees.

Cut the potatoes into ¼ inch strips and place in a large bowl of lightly salted water to prevent them from browning. Once all of the potatoes are cut, remove them from the water and place them on a paper towel to dry for at least 5 minutes.

Carefully place the potatoes in the hot oil and cook for 3-4 minutes. Remove the potatoes from the pot and let them drain on paper towels for 3-4 minutes.

Turn the heat up on the oil until it reaches 350 degrees. Place the potatoes back in the oil and cook until they become golden brown- between 4-5 minutes. Remove the French fries from the oil and immediately season with salt and pepper.