Perfect Seasoned French Fries

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 lbs potatoes (about 4 large, cut as you desire)
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 1/2 tablespoons flour (unbleached or all-purpose)
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder

Recipe

• 1 cut fries as desired.
• 2 soak covered with cold water for 2-3 hrs (more won't hurt - this dispenses with the starch that keeps them from browning nicely).
• 3 blot dry.
• 4 first fry - in batches at *300* degrees until just tender (yes, this is a lower temp than you would think).
• 5 when all are done with first fry, toss gently, but well, with seasonings.
• 6 second fry - increase oil temp to *400* degrees, frying until golden & beautiful.
• 7 alternative to frying:.
• 8 in boiling water, place fries in & boil 3 minutes - no longer!
• 9 set aside to cool, toss with seasonings.
• 10 on baking sheet sprayed with light mist of oil, place potatoes so they are not touching each other.
• 11 spray them lightly with oil.
• 12 bake in preheated 450 degree oven for 18 - 24 minutes until golden & crunchy.