How to Make French Fries

Step 1

Cut 3 potatoes into ¼- ½” matchsticks and rinse under water to remove some of the starch. I kept the peel on, but you can choose to peel your potatoes.

Step 2

Combine salt and ice-cold water into a bowl.

Step 3

Place chopped potatoes into bowl and soak for 5-10 minutes.

Step 4

Pat potatoes dry and place in a dish and work in batches by laying potatoes in a single layer. Microwave covered for 3-4 minutes or until almost fork tender.

Step 5

Pour vegetable oil onto a sheet pan or 9x13 inch dish.

Step 6

Place pan in oven and turn on broiler on low. Broil oil on low for 2-3 minutes or until oil has heated. Watch it closely!

Step 7

Sprinkle potatoes with garlic salt, oregano, and blackened seasoning

Step 8

Take pan out of oven and carefully arrange potatoes on top of oil in a single layer.

Step 9

Place fries in oven on middle rack and cook for 5 minutes on low broil or until golden brown.

Step 10

Turn fries over and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes or until golden brown and fork tender.