DD@chi-town wrote in :
>
> > I'm getting my wife a deep fryer for Christmas, so that I can make
> > French (Freedom) Fries with it.
> >
> > What is a good recipe for the oil?
> >
> > We've never owned a deep fryer before. How long can you keep the oil
> > before dumping it? Do you need to keep it in the fridge?

I got a deep fryer last year for Christmas - a big, clunky thing that takes
up space and doesn't do a great job on fries. IMO a pot with oil and chip
basket would do the job better.

Chips Courtesy of: Christine Cushing Live
Episode: Golden Brown
Host: Christine Cushing



Add oil to a large heavy-bottomed pot (fill so oil comes ½ way up the pot).
Heat oil to 320 degrees F. Working in small batches, blanche the chips until
soft and cooked through but not browned, about 3 minutes. Make sure oil
returns to 320 degrees F between batches. Drain on paper towels and let cool
to room temperature.

Heat oil to 375 degrees F. and fry chips again in small batches until crisp
and golden, about 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with fish and dip chips in hot curry
sauce and garlic mayo. Cooking the chips twice will ensure they are golden
brown and crispy on the outside.