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    I just opened a new diner and I make fresh-cut fries, put them in water, then fry them. Can you tell me how to freeze fresh-cut fries, and how long to cook them?
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    You need what is called a flash freezer. It will almost instantly freeze them. As for the perfect fry, you should blanch the fresh-cut fries first, then flash freeze them. When you pull them out to re-fry them, they should come out restaurant quality.
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    How do I blanch fresh cut fries?
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    When the fries have been cut, leave them soaking in cold water to avoid them turning brown. Boil water and immerse the raw fries for approximately 1 minute, no longer than 2 minutes if you are making large quantities. Lift the fries out of the water with a spoon that has drain holes, and immerse the fries in ice water. Drain the fries dry on a flat tea towel and cook in hot oil or bag and freeze for later use.
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    Should I use seasoned or coated fry recipes for the deep fryer?
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    Coated would be best. If you season fries before putting them into the deep fryer, all of the seasoning will just fall off and you would have to season them again.
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    What are French fries?
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    Community Answer
    French fries are fried potato sticks.
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    Do I have to blanch the fries first before frying, or just before freezing?
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    Blanching fries will make them crispier and ensure that the middle is cooked properly. It can be done without, but I'd recommend doing it.
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    In order to get a crispy fry and not something all limp and greasy does the temperature of the fries need to be cold or room temperature? Or does it make any difference what temperature the fries are?
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    The temperature of the fries should be room temperature in order to get crispy fries.
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