cut potatoes into 1/4 wide strips, wash the un-cooked potatoes in several batches of cold water, until water is clear. for crispier freedom fries, double fry them at different temperatures, in the same oil.

Pour oil to a depth of 4 inches in a dutch oven,and heat to 325,fry potato in batches until lightly golden ( not browned) 4 / 5 min per batch. drain potateos on paper towels.

Heat oil to 375, fry potatoes in small batches until golden brown and crisp 1 to 2 minutes per batch drain on clean paper towels, sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve immediately.