Fill a large bowl with cold water and set aside. Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1/4 - 1/2" slices. As you cut them place in the bowl of water to remove some of the starch.

Pour oil into frying pan to come half way up the pan. Heat the oil to 275°.

Drain the fries and pat dry. Working in batches to not overcrowd the pan place fries is the frying pan. Cook them in the oil for 5 minutes.

Using a slotted spoon remove and place in bowl and rinse under cold water. Reserve the oil for later.

Cover a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels and place all the fries on it. Chill completely in the fridge for about an hour.

Heat the oil back up to 350° and add the fries - cook for about 5 minutes. Remove and place on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt.