Description
These homemade Chick-fil-A-style waffle fries are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and perfectly seasoned—just like the real thing!
Ingredients
Scale
2 large russet potatoes
3 cups peanut oil (for frying)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly, leaving the skin on.
- Using a waffle fry cutter or a mandoline with a waffle blade, slice the potatoes into thin waffle-shaped pieces.
- Place the cut potatoes in a bowl of cold water and soak for 20-30 minutes to remove excess starch.
- Heat peanut oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 325°F (163°C).
- Drain and pat the potato slices dry with a paper towel.
- Fry the potatoes in batches for about 3-4 minutes, then remove and let them rest on a paper towel.
- Increase the oil temperature to 375°F (190°C) and fry the potatoes again for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oil, drain excess oil on a paper towel, and immediately season with salt, paprika, and black pepper.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce!
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can double-fry the potatoes by following the two-stage frying method.
- A waffle fry cutter is the best tool to achieve the signature shape.
- Soaking the potatoes in cold water helps achieve a crispier texture
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 g
Keywords: waffle fries,Chick-fil-A copycat, crispy fries, homemade fries, deep-fried potatoes