Best Old Bay French Fries Recipe

What's a barbecue without a side of crunchy seasoned french fries?

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Yields:

6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 35 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs

Ingredients

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• 3

  russet potatoes (about 3 lb.), cut into 1/2" sticks

• 3 qt.

  peanut oil

• 2 tsp.

  Old Bay seasoning

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

• 1. Step 1Cover potatoes with cold water and let stand at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.
  2. Step 2Fit a rimmed baking sheet with a wire rack. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven, fitted with a deep-fry thermometer, over medium-high heat to 325°F. Drain potatoes and pat dry. Cook, in 3 batches, until light golden brown, 7 to 9 minutes. Use a slotted spoon or spider to transfer potatoes, gently shaking off excess oil, to the prepared pan.
  3. Step 3Raise heat to high to increase oil temperature to 400°F. Cook potatoes again, in 3 batches, until deep golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon or spider to transfer potatoes, gently shaking off excess oil, to the prepared pan. Season with Old Bay, salt, and pepper. (Keep batches warm in a 200°F oven, if desired.)
  4. Step 4Serve immediately.

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