Bistro Fries

Name: Bistro Fries
Ingredients: 2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick sticks; Peanut or vegetable oil, for frying; Kosher salt; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons minced parsley

5 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick sticks
Peanut or vegetable oil, for frying
Kosher salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced parsley

Directions

1

In a medium bowl, cover the potato sticks with water and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
2

In a large saucepan, heat 2 inches of oil to 325.
3

Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
4

Rinse the potatoes and pat thoroughly dry.
5

Working in batches, fry the potatoes until they are almost tender and look slightly translucent, about 3 minutes.
6

Transfer the potatoes to the paper towels to drain.
7

Increase the temperature of the oil to 375.
8

Fry the potatoes in batches until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes.
9

Transfer to the paper towels to drain and immediately season with salt.
10

Sprinkle the fries with the garlic and parsley and serve immediately.