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McDonald’s French Fries

McDonald's French Fries
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Recreate the iconic McDonald’s French Fries at home with this easy-to-follow recipe featuring Russet potatoes, a unique vegetable oil blend, and a double frying technique that ensures perfectly crispy outside and tender inside fries with a delicious golden color and irresistible flavor.

Ingredients

Potatoes and Preparation

  • Russet Potatoes – quantity as desired, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick strips

Frying Ingredients

  • Vegetable Oil Blend (canola, corn, and soybean oils) – enough for frying (about 4 cups or as needed)
  • Dextrose – about 1 teaspoon (to promote even browning)
  • Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate – approximately 1/2 teaspoon (to prevent discoloration)

Seasoning

  • Fine Sea Salt – to taste, for seasoning immediately after frying

Instructions

  1. Select and Prepare the Potatoes: Begin with high-quality Russet potatoes, known for their perfect starch-to-water ratio for frying. Peel the potatoes and cut them into uniform 1/4-inch thick strips to ensure even cooking.
  2. Soak to Remove Excess Starch: Place the cut fries in a bowl of cold water and soak for at least 30 minutes. This removes excess starch, prevents sticking, and enhances crispiness.
  3. Blanch the Fries: Preheat oil to around 300°F (150°C). Blanch the soaked and drained potato strips in the hot oil for 3-4 minutes, softening the interior without browning the exterior.
  4. Freeze or Chill: Remove the blanched fries from the oil, drain thoroughly, then freeze or chill them. This step is crucial to achieve the signature crunch when fried the second time.
  5. Final Frying: Heat the oil to about 375°F (190°C). Fry the chilled fries until they turn golden brown and crispy, usually 2-3 minutes. Drain excess oil and immediately sprinkle with fine sea salt to enhance flavor.
  6. Serve Hot and Enjoy: Serve the fries piping hot to enjoy their perfect crispy texture and irresistible taste that replicates McDonald’s French Fries.

Notes

  • Choose Russet potatoes for the best texture and flavor.
  • Cut potatoes evenly for consistent cooking results.
  • Never skip soaking potatoes in cold water to ensure crispiness.
  • Double frying (blanching and final fry) is the key to achieving the iconic crunch.
  • Use fresh, clean oil to avoid off-flavors and greasiness.

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Keywords: McDonald's French Fries, crispy fries, double fry, homemade fries, fast food style fries

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