NO. I plug it in, get to temp, drop fries, cook for about 3 minutes remove them, drop new fries, fry for about 3 minutes, remove and drop the first batch back in till floating and crispy, rinse and repeat for 2nd batch. These aren't as crispy as McD's shoestring fries, they're crispy but soft in the middle like steak fries.
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It cooks hot that the first 3 minute fry cooks the outside enough that the potato isn't soft and mushy when you take it out.Â
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I used red potatoes too and that makes a difference compared to a starchy potato like russets.
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