Mission: DIY French Fries
Boiling makes the potatoes tender; double-frying makes them insanely crispy.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drain the potatoes, add them to the pot and boil just until tender.
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Carefully drain the potatoes and transfer them to a paper towel–lined rack to cool. Refrigerate until chilled.
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In a large, deep skillet, heat 2 inches of oil to 250° and set a rack over a baking sheet. Working in batches, fry the potatoes just until they begin to brown around the edges, about 8 minutes.
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Transfer the potatoes to the rack and let cool. When all of the potatoes have been fried once, heat the oil to 350°.
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