How Do You Make Ultracrispy Thin French Fries?
These thin, crispy fries are irresistible. If they’re cut thin enough, they can be fried once to a golden crispness. For frying thicker cuts, see “Make French Fries,” under Related eHows. Step 1 Peel the potatoes and use a sharp kitchen knife or mandoline to cut them into thin strips about 1/16 inch thick. They should all be roughly the same size: no thicker than a strand of cooked spaghetti. Step 2 Blot the potatoes dry with a clean linen kitchen towel or a generous number of paper towels. Be thorough. Step 3 Pour 1 inch peanut oil into a 10-inch skillet. Clip the deep-fry thermometer to the rim of the skillet and submerge the tip in the oil. Step 4 Heat the oil over medium heat to 300 degrees F. Step 5 Add 2 c. potatoes and stir them with a long cooking fork to prevent them from sticking together. The oil will bubble rapidly, so be careful. Step 6 Note that the oil temperature will drop at first, then begin to rise. When it reaches 350 degrees, pull out a few pieces, let them cool an
