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McDonald’s French Fries Recipe

French Fries Copycat Recipe - McDonald's French Fries Recipe
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Who doesn't love McDonald's Fries? Learn how to make McDonald's classic French Fry recipe at home! (And exactly how the restaurant does it!) These fries are golden and crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside!

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Yields1 Serving
Prep Time30 minsCook Time12 minsTotal Time2 hrs 42 mins
Brine
 8 cups Cold Water
 ½ cup corn syrup (can sub 1/3 cup sugar)
 3 tbsp Salt
 1 tsp White Vinegar
Fries
 6 large Russet potatoes, About 4.5 pounds
 1 qt Vegetable oil
 ½ cup vegetable shortening
 Salt, for seasoning
1

Combine the brine ingredients and set aside.

2

Peel and rinse that potatoes.

3

Slice them into strings just under ½ inch. (A french fry potato cutter makes this easy.)

4

Place them in the cold brine as you slice them. Ensure the potatoes are completely submerged. Add more cold water if needed.

5

Cover and place the brine in the fridge for 2 hours or overnight.

6

Drain and rinse them twice with cold water. Pat them completely dry.

7

Preheat oil to 300 degrees. (A dutch oven and oil thermometer is very helpful.)

8

Fry the potatoes in batches for about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towels. They will be very soft. (This is a good thing.)

9

Add the vegetable shortening and increase the heat to 400 degrees. Fry in batches again until golden brown. (It’s hard to be patient during this part.)

10

Remove and place on paper towels. Season with salt right away and serve!

Ingredients

Brine
 8 cups Cold Water
 ½ cup corn syrup (can sub 1/3 cup sugar)
 3 tbsp Salt
 1 tsp White Vinegar
Fries
 6 large Russet potatoes, About 4.5 pounds
 1 qt Vegetable oil
 ½ cup vegetable shortening
 Salt, for seasoning

Directions

1

Combine the brine ingredients and set aside.

2

Peel and rinse that potatoes.

3

Slice them into strings just under ½ inch. (A french fry potato cutter makes this easy.)

4

Place them in the cold brine as you slice them. Ensure the potatoes are completely submerged. Add more cold water if needed.

5

Cover and place the brine in the fridge for 2 hours or overnight.

6

Drain and rinse them twice with cold water. Pat them completely dry.

7

Preheat oil to 300 degrees. (A dutch oven and oil thermometer is very helpful.)

8

Fry the potatoes in batches for about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towels. They will be very soft. (This is a good thing.)

9

Add the vegetable shortening and increase the heat to 400 degrees. Fry in batches again until golden brown. (It’s hard to be patient during this part.)

10

Remove and place on paper towels. Season with salt right away and serve!

Notes

McDonald’s French Fries Recipe

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