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
