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Classic French Fries With Chili Salt

This Classic French Fries With Chili Salt recipe uses Balsamic Vinegar Or Red, Salt, and Chili Powder. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp
• 2 tsp
• 2 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Combine catsup, cumin and vinegar in small bowl.

2. 2

   Combine salt and chili powder in another small bowl. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover spearately and let stand at room temperature.)

3. 3

   Pour oil into heavy large saucepan to depth of 3 inches.

4. 4

   Attach deep-fry thermomether and heat oil over medium-high heat to 320-degrees F. add 1/4 of potatoes to oil and fry until just tender and barely colored, about 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Using slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to wire rack set over paper towels and allow to drain.

6. 6

   Preheat oil to 320-degrees F. if necessary.

7. 7

   Repeat frying with remaining potatoes in 3 more batches.

8. 8

   Cool completely. (Can be prepared up to 3 hours ahead..

9. 9

   Let potatoes stand at room temperature, let oil cool.)

10. 10

    Reheat oil to 400-degrees F. Fry potaotes in 3 batches until deep golden brown and beginning to blisher, about 2 minutes.

11. 11

    Using slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to basket lined with several layers of paper towels.

12. 12

    Sprinkle with chili salt and serve with cumin catsup.