Easier French Fries - Cold Oil Method (cook's Illustrated)

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 1/2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed, dried, sides squared off, and cut length-wise in 1/4-inch batons (strips) (about 6 medium)
• 6 cups peanut oil, for frying
• kosher salt

Recipe

• 1 combine potatoes and oil in large dutch oven. cook over high heat until oil has reached a rolling boil, about 5 minutes. continue to cook, without stirring, until potatoes are limp but exteriors are beginning to firm, about 12-15 minutes.
• 2 using tongs, stir potatoes, gently scraping up any that stick, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp, 5-10 minutes longer.
• 3 using skimmer or slotted spoon, transfer fries to thick paper bag or paper towels. season with salt and serve immediately.