French Fries

10 min
5 min
6 servings

INGREDIENTS:

• Crisco® Pure Peanut Oil, for deep frying
• 6 medium (about 2 lbs.) potatoes, peeled, rinsed and dried
• Salt

PREPARATION DIRECTIONS:

1. 1.
   HEAT 2 or 3 inches oil to 375ºF in deep fryer or deep saucepan.


2. 2.
   CUT potatoes lengthwise into strips about 1/2 x 1/2 inch or 1/4 x 1/4 inch. Pat dry with paper towels.


3. 3.
   FRY a few at a time about 5 minutes, or until golden brown.


4. 4.
   DRAIN on paper towels. Season to taste with salt. Serve immediately.