Yankee fries - country living

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 teaspoons Lemon juice
2 larges (1 1/2 lb) Maine russet potatoes, scrubbed
3 cups Vegetable oil
Salt

Directions

1. Fill large bowl with ice water; stir in lemon juice. Cut unpeeled potatoes into ¼-inch-thick strips and immediately drop them into ice water to crisp and prevent browning.

2. In large, heavy, deep skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 360'F.

Drain potato strips; pat completely dry. In batches, fry potatoes until crisp and golden-about 3 to 5 minutes-being careful to maintain oil temperature at 360'F.

3. With slotted spoon or long-handled wire strainer, transfer potatoes to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with ¼ to ½ t salt, if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition information per serving using ¼ t salt-protein: 3 grams; fat: 1 1 grams; carbohydrate: 36 grams; Fiber: 3 grams; sodium: 144 milligrams; cholesterol: 0; calories: 245. IA Country Living/July/94 Scanned & fixed by DP & GG

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