Pommes Frites With Chives Recipes

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes, and cut them into batons that are about the length and width of your index finger.
• Preheat a deep pot of oil to 325 degrees F.
• For the first fry, deep fry potatoes in the oil for 5 to 6 minutes, or until a light golden color. Do not over load fryer. Fry in 3 batches if necessary. Remove the potatoes using a slotted spoon, and allow them to cool to room temperature.
• Raise the temperature of the oil to 375 degrees F.
• For the second fry, deep-fry the potatoes for 2 minutes, or until crispy. Remove potatoes, and transfer into a colander or bowl. While still hot, salt the potatoes.
• Serve with favorite dipping sauce.
• Mix all ingredients together.
• Mix all ingredients together

Steps:

• Peel potatoes if desired; cut into 1/2-inch-thick matchsticks. Place in a bowl of cold water to soak for 10 minutes.
• Heat oil in a large saucepan (at least 5 quarts) to 325 degrees. Remove potatoes from water; dry very well with paper towels. Add potatoes in batches to oil; blanch for 2 minutes (potatoes will not take on any color). Drain well; transfer to pans lined with paper towels to cool completely.
• Raise heat of oil to 375 degrees. Heat oven to 250 degrees. Add potatoes to oil in batches; fry until golden, about 3 minutes. Drain well; place on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt; keep warm in oven while frying remaining potatoes. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal and shake to coat.
• Arrange potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
• Bake at 450° for 30 minutes, turning once. Toss with chives.