NATIONAL JULIENNE FRIES DAY

Each year, on National Julienne Fries Day on August 12th, everyone fries up skinny sliced potatoes for a delicious and crunchy treat. Cut into thin, uniform matchsticks, julienne fries tend to be crispier and are often called...

How to make Julienne fries:

1. Heat vegetable oil in a heavy pot.

2. Use a mandolin slicer to cut matchsticks from washed and peeled potatoes. Soak potato sticks in ice water for 20 minutes; drain and pat dry.

3. Fry in small batches.

4. Drain on paper towels and add seasonings.

5. Repeat with remaining potatoes.