Spicy French Fries
- 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander seeds
- 4 cups vegetable oil
- 2 medium russet (baking) potatoes (about 12 ounces total)
- In a large bowl stir together salt, cayenne, paprika, and coriander.
- In a 4-quart heavy kettle heat oil over moderate heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 325F.
- While oil is heating, cut potatoes lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick sticks.
- Fry potatoes in oil 1 1/2 minutes (potatoes will not be golden) and with a slotted spoon transfer to brown paper or paper towels to drain.
- Heat oil to 350F.
- Return potatoes to oil and fry until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer fries with a slotted spoon to clean brown paper or paper towels to drain and toss fries in spice mixture.
coarse salt, cayenne, paprika, ground coriander seeds, vegetable oil, russet
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/spicy-french-fries-14620 (may not work)