America's Test Kitchen and Cooks Magazine ROCKS THE TUMMY HOUSE.
Many times it's the process and methods that make it work.
Heck they only perfected this cold oil method using over 50 pounds of Spuds in various cooking methods............I might have to try it, but I'm not a fry person really.
Easier French Fries - Cooks Illustrated
Easier French Fries - Cold Oil Method Cook's Illustrated) Recipe - Food.com - 415262