Description
Learn how to make crispy and delicious McDonald’s-style French fries at home with this easy copycat recipe. These fries are brined for extra flavor and double-fried for that perfect golden crunch.
Ingredients
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Brine:
- 8 cups cold water
- 1/2 cup corn syrup (or 1/3 cup sugar)
- 3 tablespoons salt
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
Fries:
- 6 large Russet potatoes (about 4.5 pounds)
- 1 quart vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- Salt for seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare the Brine: Combine cold water, corn syrup, salt, and vinegar. Set aside.
- Prepare the Potatoes: Peel, rinse, and slice the potatoes into thin strips. Place them in the brine, ensuring they are submerged. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
- Fry the Potatoes: Drain and rinse the potatoes, then pat them dry. Fry in batches at 300°F for 5 minutes. Remove and drain. Increase oil temperature to 400°F, refry until golden brown.
- Season and Serve: Drain the fries on paper towels, season with salt, and serve hot.
Notes
- Leftover fries can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven for 10 minutes or frozen for future use.
- A make-ahead method allows you to freeze partially cooked fries for quick frying later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
