Jul 13 2026

Crinkle-cut Fries Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

GF*

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Ingredients

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Potatoes

Oil for frying

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cutting the Potatoes

    Wash and peel the Russet potatoes. Use a crinkle-cut knife to slice the potatoes into crinkle-cut fries.

  2. 2

    Soaking the Fries

    Place the cut fries in a bowl of cold water and let them soak for at least 30 minutes. This helps to remove excess starch.

  3. 3

    Drying the Fries

    After soaking, drain the water and pat the fries dry with paper towels to remove moisture.

Coating

  1. 4

    Mixing the Coating

    In a large bowl, mix together cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.

  2. 5

    Coating the Fries

    Add the dried fries to the bowl and toss them in the cornstarch mixture until evenly coated.

Frying

  1. 6

    Heating the Oil

    In a deep frying pan or fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 7

    Frying the Fries

    Carefully add the coated fries to the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

  3. 8

    Draining

    Remove the fries from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Serving

  1. 9

    Serving the Fries

    Serve the crinkle-cut fries hot, optionally with your favorite dipping sauces.

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