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> I'm making a LOT of fired chicken and french fries tonight. I do the
> 2-fry method for the fries (once at 325 F, then again at 375F).
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> Can I do the first fry way in advance, say an hour or two? Any
> problem with that?

No, it is done frequently. I'd set them on a tray rather than a bowl where
they can get very soggy. . IMO, the two fry is the best method.