These waffle fries are super crunchy, almost like shoestring potatoes, and served with a yummy homemade dipping sauce. A great snack for game night or as a side for burgers.
Prep Time::25 mins
Cook Time::25 mins
Total Time::50 mins
Servings::8
Ingredients
Waffle Fries:
2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled
peanut or vegetable oil for frying
1/2 teaspoon salt or desired seasoning
Zippy Fry Sauce:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon dill pickle brine (from a jar of pickles)
1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce or bottled chipotle hot sauce
Directions
Waffle Fries:
Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (400 degrees C). Set two wire racks atop paper towels.
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Fill a large bowl with ice water. Using a mandoline with a waffle blade set to 1/4-inch, slice potatoes crosswise, then rotate 90° and make another slice for each waffle fry (you can also use a crinkle cutter using the same process).
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Add cut waffle fries to the ice water as they are done.
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In a large heavy saucepan, add 2 inches of oil. Clip a candy/oil thermometer to the side of the pan. Heat oil over medium heat to 310 degrees F (155 degrees C).
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Drain waffle fries and blot dry with paper towels.
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Working in batches, fry waffle fries 4 to 5 minutes. They should just cook through at this point, but not brown.
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Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and place on wire racks.
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Increase oil temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Add waffle fries in batches and cook 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
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Drain on paper towels, and sprinkle with salt. Transfer cooked fries to the oven to keep warm while frying remaining waffle fries.
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Serve with Zippy Fry Sauce.
Zippy Fry Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle brine, and Sriracha.
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