Oven Fries

Preparation time: 4 hours

Cooking time: 1 hour

• slice the potaotes lenthwise into large, 3/4 inch thick strips, keeping them all about the same size
• soak, covered with cold water, for 4 hours in a closed container
• preheat oven to 220°C / 390°F (convection setting is preferred)
• when ready to prepare, boil the sliced potatoes vigorously for 8 minutes in a pot of water that has had salt and 1 tbsp of red wine vinegar added to it (per litre of water)
• drain and spread on a bare baking sheet, allowing moisture to evaporate
• coat with a thin layer of olive oil by drizzling the oil on top and gently tossing them on the baking sheet, or by brushing with a silicone brush
• bake in the middle of the oven for about 45 minutues. For even better results, flip and continue browning for 15 more minutes.
• when done, the fries should appear browned, but not burned
• sprinkle or gently toss with salt and serve immediately, as the crispness of the oven fries will hold for about 25 minutes