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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).
>
> Can I do the first fry way in advance, say an hour or two? Any
> problem with that?

The first fry can be done earlier in the day. Spread them out so they
cool quickly. Then do the second fry when you are ready. Frozen fries
have already had the first fry done before they are bought, so you can
do the same.