Pro- Bowl Fries

Since we got this  deep fryer  (Thank you again Shane and Maria!) we really wanted to try making homemade french fries comparable to Five Guys. So... no better way to watch the Pro Bowl than cooking steak and fries.  Here is the Recipe: 

*side note: 1. If you are cooking for two, only use 2 large potatoes. 2. Feel free to add other seasonings of your liking. 3. This recipe uses peanut oil.

Perfect French Fries by Emeril Lagasse

Ingredients

• 4 large russet or kinnebec potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4 by 1/4-inch thick batons
• 2 quarts peanut oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Rinse cut potatoes in a large bowl with lots of cold running water until water becomes clear. Cover with water by 1-inch and cover with ice. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 2 days.

In a 5-quart pot or Dutch oven fitted with a candy or deep-frying thermometer, (or in an electric deep fryer), heat oil over medium-low heat until the thermometer registers 325 degrees F. Make sure that you have at least 3 inches of space between the top of the oil and the top of the pan, as fries will bubble up when they are added.

Drain ice water from cut fries and wrap potato pieces in a clean dishcloth or tea towel and thoroughly pat dry. Increase the heat to medium-high and add fries, a handful at a time, to the hot oil. Fry, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are soft and limp and begin to turn a blond color, about 6 to 8 minutes. Using a skimmer or a slotted spoon, carefully remove fries from the oil and set aside to drain on paper towels. Let rest for at least 10 minutes or up to 2 hours.

When ready to serve the French fries, reheat the oil to 350 degrees F. Transfer the blanched potatoes to the hot oil and fry again, stirring frequently, until golden brown and puffed, about 1 minute. Transfer to paper lined platter and sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately.

Rating:

AB AB AB AB

This recipe gets 4 AB's because no seasoning was added other than salt and pepper.We are still on the hunt to finding the seasoning they use at Five Guys. Although the fries were NOM, NOM, NOM!

Happy Cooking!