These fried potato squares are similar to French fries in that they are fried potatoes, but they have a different shape. They have a golden color, crispy outside, and fluffy inside just like French fries and can similarly be served with tangy sweet ketchup for dipping. These fried potatoes can easily be served as a snack or alongside a meal with grilled or roasted meat and fresh vegetables.
To make the fried potato squares, you peel potatoes, cut them into square blocks, and then use a French fry cutter to cut into them almost the whole way through so that they still hold together. Then, they get coated in flour before being fried in hot oil. Crispy and hearty, you will want to make these again and again!
What are Fried Potato Squares?
Fried potato squares are potatoes that are squares of fried potato. These squares are partially cut with a French fry cutter so that there are smaller pieces that become extra crispy in the hot oil.
Pro Tips
- Use firm-fleshed potatoes like russets or Yukon Golds for the best results. These will crisp up while retaining fluffy interiors after frying.
- If you don’t have a French fry cutter, you could use a sharp Chef’s knife instead to cut the potatoes.
- Heat the oil to around 350 F (177 C) to fry the potatoes.
- For extra crispy potatoes, you could fry them a second time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Can I Serve With Fried Potato Squares?
These potatoes can be served with ketchup or mayonnaise for dipping. They would also be delicious with a chipotle or garlic aioli.
How Can I Tell the Potatoes are Cooked?
Once cooked, the potatoes should be golden brown and crispy, and the inner flesh should be soft and fluffy. If the potatoes still seem pale and a little firm, continue frying the potatoes until the reach the correct doneness.
Can I Make These With Sweet Potatoes?
Unfortunately, sweet potatoes aren’t a good option for this recipe as they would become mushy before crisping up. For this recipe, it is best to stick to traditional russet or Yukon Gold potatoes.
How to Store Fried Potato Squares
As with all fried food, it is best to eat the potatoes as soon as they are made. However, if you have some leftovers, you could store them in the fridge for a few days. They will lose some of their crispness during storage, but you could reheat them in your oven or an air fryer to re-crisp them if desired.
Ingredients
How to Make Fried Potato Squares
Peel the potatoes and cut them into square blocks.
Peel the potatoes and cut them into square blocks.
Use a French fryer cutter to cut through them, but not all the way through. Place the potatoes in a bowl of cold water.
Use a French fryer cutter to cut through them, but not all the way through. Place the potatoes in a bowl of cold water.
Dust the potatoes in flour and fry them in a pot of hot oil until they are tender and golden brown, turning them several times.
Dust the potatoes in flour and fry them in a pot of hot oil until they are tender and golden brown, turning them several times.
Serve and enjoy!
Serve and enjoy!
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