1½ lb package The Original Baby Potatoes, washed
2 qts vegetable oil, for frying
Salt
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20–30 mins
Servings: 8
1 Using a French fry cutter, slice the potatoes into ¼ ̎ thick sticks.
2 Soak the potato slices in cold water for 1–2 hours to remove the starch.
3 Rinse the fries in cold water and then lay them out in a single layer on paper towels or a dish towel. Pat them dry.
4 Place the potato slices in a bowl or large locking baggie and toss with up to ¼ cup vegetable oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
5 Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Place the fries in a single layer on the baking sheet.
6 Bake at 400° F for 15–20 minutes.
7 Remove from oven. Move the fries around on the sheet to avoid sticking. Lay them again in a single layer and bake for another 10 minutes or until the fries look crispy and golden-brown.
4 Heat the oil to 325° F in a deep fryer or a Dutch oven. You will need to fry the potatoes in batches. Don’t overcrowd the fryer or the fries will not be as crispy.
5 Using a slotted spoon, place the first batch in the heated oil. Fry for 5–6 minutes and place on a paper towel. Fry the rest of the batches and allow to cool.
6 Increase the heat of the oil to 400° F. In batches, fry the potatoes a second time for 5 minutes or until the fries are crisp and golden-brown.
7 Remove and place on paper towels to drain.
8 Sprinkle with salt and enjoy these one bite baby fries with any sauce or condiment of your choosing!
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