Ingredients:

-- 6 large baking potatoes,cut into strips

-- Oil for deep frying

-- Salt

How to make french fries:

Cut the potatoes into strips of about 1/3 to 1/2-inch thickness and width;

Soak potatoes in ice cold water for 1 hour at room temperature.Drain well; pat dry with paper towels;

Heat oil in deep fryer to about 375°;

Place potato strips in a single layer in deep fry basket; fry in hot oil for about 4 minutes,or until golden brown and tender;

Drain the homemade french fries on paper towels then keep warm in the oven while frying remaining batches.