| Level: | Intermediate |
| Total: | 1 hr 30 min |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 large russet potatoes (approximately 2 pounds)
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- About 3 quarts vegetable oil, for frying
- Ketchup or sour cream dip, for serving
Instructions
- Using a crinkle cutter or mandoline with a crinkle blade, carefully slice the potatoes 1/4 inch thick, rotating the potatoes 90 degrees between each cut. This will create the waffle appearance. Place the potatoes in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Cover and place in the fridge for 1 hour.
- Mix the seasoning salt, paprika, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne in a small bowl and set aside.
- Remove the potatoes from the fridge and drain. Transfer to a baking sheet and pat dry with paper towels.
- Heat a few inches of vegetable oil to 260 degrees F in a large heavy pot. Fry the potatoes in one batch for about 2 minutes, or until soft. They should not be brown at all at this point; you just want to start the cooking process. Remove and drain them on new, dry paper towels.
- Turn up the heat until the oil reaches 325 degrees F. Return the potatoes to the oil and fry until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes. Remove the fries from the oil and drain on fresh paper towels. Sprinkle with the seasoning mix, toss to coat and serve with ketchup or sour cream dip.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 409 |
| Total Fat | 30 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 34 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Cholesterol | 2 mg |
| Sodium | 507 mg |
Reviews
Delicious seasonings! I made mine very thin so they were more like chips than fries, which was what I was looking for.
great recipe and very easy and was a hit at my family reunion