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How to Make French Fries

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Drain and Dry the Potatoes
Dry Potatoes for French Fries

Dry Potatoes for French Fries

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Drain the potatoes and pat them as dry as you can using paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Arrange them in as much of a single layer as possible to they can drain and cool thoroughly.

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