Frugal Fries

After peeling (optional) and cutting the potatoes into your desired French fry thickness, cover and place in the fridge covered with water in a bowl for 1-8 hours.

When they have been soaked, drain the sliced potatoes well. Pat dry with towels. Separate into 2 batches.

*You will be double-cooking these.

Heat oil on medium high in a large pot (we used a stock pot). Add first batch and cook only until slightly firm. Take them out, and drain on paper towels while you put in the next batch.

The fries should be slightly darker in color and firmer, but not done.

Then repeat the steps: Add the first batch back into the oil a second time and cook until golden brown and crispy. Repeat for the second batch.

Place them in a paper towel covered bowl/dish and liberally add garlic salt or sea salt to the fries while they are still hot.

Repeat with 2nd batch.

Enjoy!

Remember you can re-use the oil by letting it cool and putting it back in you oil container. (this is how fast food joints do it, so should you)