Crispy Waffle Fries

If you are looking for a new take on crispy fried potatoes, try these Waffle fries, which are waffle cut, crispy, and golden. While you could certainly make ordinary French fries, using a waffle cutter creates more edges that can become crispy and browned when you fry them. While they can be served as an appetizer, they are also great to serve along with burgers as part of a main meal.

To make the Waffle Fries, you begin by cutting potatoes with a waffle cutter before soaking them in ice water, patting them dry, and frying them until they are golden brown.

What are Waffle Fries?

Waffle Fries are fried potatoes that are usually cut into batons before being fried. However, sometimes they can be cut into wedges and baked in the oven as well. This version involves cutting the potatoes with a waffle cutter and frying them in hot oil to make them perfectly crisp and golden.

Pro Tips

• Use potatoes that fry well such as Yukon Gold potatoes or Russet potatoes.
• You can fry the fries in vegetable oil or canola oil, but tallow is also a great option if you are trying to avoid seed oils.
• Make sure you thoroughly dry the potatoes before you fry them.
• The best temperature for cooking French fries in oil is between 350 F to 375 F (177 C to 190 C).

What to Serve with French Fries?

These French fries can be served as a side dish with burgers or roast chicken, or served as an appetizer with a dipping sauce. Whether you serve them with aioli, mayonnaise, or ketchup, you will love these waffle cut French fries!

What Type of Potatoes Should Be Used for French Fries?

Russet potatoes and Yukon Gold potatoes are the most popular options for waffle fries as they are larger potatoes and result in a fluffy interior and crispy exterior.

Should I Double Fry the Waffle Fries?

While many recipes involve frying Waffle fries twice for the crispiest results, it isn’t necessary with these waffle fries as they are more thinly cut than traditional French fries. Simply fry them once, which will cook them through sufficiently while they become golden brown.

Can I Add Seasoning to Waffle Fries?

Yes, you can definitely season these fries if you like. Once they come out of the oil, feel free to season them with salt or even a mixture of dried herbs and garlic powder.

How to Store Waffle Fries

These French fries are best served out of the fryer, but if you have any leftover, they will keep in the fridge for a few days.

How to Make Waffle Fries

Peel the potato and use a waffle cutter to slice it.

Place the potato slices in a bowl of ice water and allow them to sit for 10 minutes.

Pat the potatoes dry and fry them until golden.

Season them with salt and serve immediately