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I worked the fryer at 5 guys and their method is to double fry them. I would drop the fries in for 3 minutes and take them out for 1 then drop them back in again for another minute. Crisps the outside and leaves inside fluffy.

We also soaked the potatoes for several hours to de starch them before frying

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Huh interesting to know (as someone who thinks Five Guys makes the 2nd best fries I've ever had, first being a place local to Denver + Colorado Springs)

What's the name of the place in Denver? I always like finding good local places.

Crave. There's one in Highlands Ranch, one in Castle Rock, one at 16th Street Mall.

Other interesting thing about the five guys which you might already know is that their only proprietary ingredient is the buns. The “seasoned” fry seasoning we threw on there was straight up Kroger brand.

Didn't know that actually. Interesting. I knew the flavoring on the base fries was some sort of peanut oil (which is genius, not to mention delicious).

It is straight peanut oil. That was purchased in bulk though from Ben E. Keith IIRC

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