Cut and soak the potatoes

• Peel the potatoes and cut them into long, thin sticks.
• Soak them in cold water to remove excess starch.
• Drain well and pat completely dry.

Coat the fries

• Toss the dried potatoes with cornstarch until evenly coated.
• Season lightly with salt.

Heat the oil

• Pour the oil into a pan and heat it to about 170 °C.

Fry the fries

• Fry the potatoes in batches until golden and very crispy.
• Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Season and serve

• Sprinkle with salt while still hot.
• Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.