Jun 09 2026
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Basket Of Fries Recipe

Inspired by The Kitchen
Time1h
Serves4

Crispy & ridiculously addicting! Comes with 1 dipping sauce. Classic or Sweet Potato.

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Ingredients

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Classic Fries

Sweet Potato Fries

Dipping Sauce

Method

Classic Fries

  1. 1

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Wash and peel the Russet potatoes. Cut them into thin strips (about 1/4 inch thick).

  2. 2

    Soak the Potatoes

    Place the cut potatoes in a bowl of cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch.

  3. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep fryer or large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  4. 4

    Fry the Potatoes

    Drain and pat the potatoes dry with paper towels. Carefully add a handful of potatoes to the hot oil. Fry for about 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

  5. 5

    Drain and Season

    Remove the fries with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Season with salt and black pepper immediately.

Sweet Potato Fries

  1. 6

    Prepare the Sweet Potatoes

    Wash and peel the sweet potatoes. Cut them into thin strips (about 1/4 inch thick).

  2. 7

    Soak the Sweet Potatoes

    Place the cut sweet potatoes in a bowl of cold water for about 30 minutes.

  3. 8

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep fryer or large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  4. 9

    Fry the Sweet Potatoes

    Drain and pat the sweet potatoes dry with paper towels. Carefully add a handful of sweet potatoes to the hot oil. Fry for about 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

  5. 10

    Drain and Season

    Remove the sweet potato fries with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Season with salt, cinnamon, and paprika immediately.

Dipping Sauce

  1. 11

    Mix the Sauce

    In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and hot sauce. Mix well until smooth.

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