My fries came out pale and sad for 2 months, then a buddy in Toledo told me one dumb thing
I used to toss frozen fries in a bowl with oil, dump them in the basket, and hit 400 for like 18 minutes. They always came out limp and half raw in the middle, and I blamed the fryer for a solid 2 months. My buddy in Toledo asked why I wasn't soaking them in cold water for 30 minutes first and drying them real good, which sounded like way too much work. Now I do the soak, dry them with a towel, and do 380 for 15 minutes with a shake at the 8 minute mark, and they come out crispy every time. What's the soak time you all use, or do you skip it entirely?