Description
Discover the secret to perfectly crispy, golden French fries that taste just like the iconic McDonald’s side. This copycat recipe uses fresh russet potatoes, a precise cut, thorough rinsing, and hot vegetable oil to achieve that signature crunch and fluffy interior. Simple seasoning with salt, optional garlic or onion powder, and quick frying yields restaurant‑style fries in minutes, perfect for snacks, meals, or dipping adventures. Serve with ketchup for a food side that’s irresistibly tasty so
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Salt to taste
- Optional: garlic powder
- Optional: onion powder
Instructions
- Peel and cut potatoes into thin strips.
- Rinse in cold water, soak for 30 minutes.
- Drain and pat dry thoroughly.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry in small batches 5‑7 minutes until golden.
- Drain, season with salt and optional spices.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- double‑fry: first at 300°F for 3‑4 minutes
- rest
- then finish at 375°F for 2‑3 minutes. Store leftovers in the freezer and reheat in a hot oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Deep Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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