SPICE BLEND
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground dried oregano

Peel potatoes and cut into 1/4-inch matchsticks. Heat oil to 300 degrees. "Blanch" fries for 2 minutes and let cool. Heat oil to 350 degrees. Fry for 3 minutes, or until fries are brown and rise to the top. Sprinkle with the spice blend.

Spice blend: Toss all the spices together in a large bowl. Store in an airtight container.