- Cut russet potatoes into 3/8 inch slabs, then rotate the slabs and cut again at 3/8 inches. you now have potato spears. NOTE: Frozen fries are actually a good substitute for fresh.
- If using fresh potatoes (not frozen) soak in salted water for 20-30 hours in the refrigerator
- Drain on paper towel and pat dry
- Heat Peanut or Safflower oil to 300º – you can alternately use regular vegetable oil – DO NOT use canola oil.
- Fry for 5 minutes, then set aside on paper towel
- Crank temp up to 385º and fry another 2-4 minutes until browned
- Toss with Parmesan Regiano and chopped parsley
