Lars’s Crispy French Fries

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Description:

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and sliced

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp garlic salt
• 1 tsp onion salt
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 cup water, or as needed

• 2 cups oil (peanut, canola, or olive oil) or enough oil to fill skillet to 2 inches

Procedure:

1. Use potato “french fry” slicer or knife to slice potatoes. Place into bowl of cold water so they won’t turn brown while you prepare the oil.
2. Whisk the flour, and seasoning in a large bowl. With a fork, gradually stir in enough water so the mixture drizzles from a spoon.
3. Heat oil to 350° F. in a large skillet.
4. Dip potato slices into the batter one at a time, and place in the hot oil. Make sure they don’t touch each other to prevent them from sticking together. Fry until golden brown and crispy (3-5 minutes per batch).
5. Remove with slotted metal spoon and drain on paper towels.
6. Serve hot.

Advanced Preparation:

• Step 1 can be done in advance and refrigerated up to a couple hours in advance.

Tips, Notes, and Variations:

• You can freeze and re-heat and their still great. In your toaster oven set to 350 degrees and heat for 10 min.