Crispy oven french fries

Bring a pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat.

Peel the potatoes and cut into roughly half-inch slabs, then half-inch fries.

Add the vinegar and salt to the boiling water and stir to dissolve; boil the fries 8 minutes.

Drain in a colander or strainer and let the steam evaporate a couple of minutes.

Spread on a large baking sheet, toss with the peanut oil until every fry is coated, and space them evenly so steam can escape.

Bake in a preheated 450F oven 15 minutes.

Flip with a spatula, drizzle more oil if dry, and bake 15 to 20 minutes more until crispy and slightly browned, longer if needed.

Tip into a bowl lined with a paper towel, salt immediately, and toss to absorb the excess oil; remove the towel and add any seasonings.