Double-Fried Spicy Fries

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“It’s amazing how many folks don’t realize you can make French fries at home. This recipe uses my mother’s secret of cooking the fries twice for the ultimate crunch.” – Christy Jordan

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Double-Fried Spicy Fries
 
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Yields: 6 servings
Ingredients
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 3 medium russet potatoes, cut lengthwise into 1⁄4-inch sticks
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
  1. Line 2 baking sheets with paper towels. Set aside.
  2. In a large Dutch oven, fill with oil to halfway full. Heat oil over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer reads 325°. Cook potato in batches until soft but not browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from oil using a slotted spoon; let drain on one prepared pan.
  3. Increase heat to medium-high; heat oil until a deep-fry thermometer reads 360°. Cook potato in batches until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from oil using a slotted spoon; let drain on remaining prepared pan. Sprinkle with chili powder and salt.

 

2 COMMENTS

  1. This recipe looks great! Spicy and fries are great combinations to me! Any chili power you recommand to someone likes really spicy? I got one from Trader Joe. I like it but not spicy enough!

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