Waffle Fries

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| Published on November 20, 2024

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.

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Waffle Fries

Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

8


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These homemade waffle fries are crispy and beautifully on the outside, but perfectly soft and fluffy on the inside. 

What You’ll Need to Make Waffle Fries

Make this homemade waffle fry recipe with just three ingredients: russet potatoes (peeled), peanut or vegetable oil (for frying), and salt. You can use seasoned salt for extra bold flavor. 

How to Make Waffle Fries

You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make these waffle fries: 


Best Potatoes for Waffle Fries 

The best potatoes for waffle fries (and French fries in general) are Idaho or russet potatoes. This is because they’re dense and have less moisture than other varieties, resulting in crispy — never soggy — results. You can use Yukon gold potatoes if that’s what you have on hand, but avoid using waxy potatoes like red or fingerling. 


How to Cut Waffle Fries

The key to cutting perfect waffle fries is a mandoline with a waffle blade. For this recipe, you’ll set it to ¼-inch. Slice the potatoes crosswise, then rotate 90 degrees and make another slice for each waffle fry.


How Are Waffle Fries Made? 

Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this easy waffle fry recipe: 

  1. Cut the potatoes into waffle fries. 
  2. Add the cut fries to a bowl of ice water as they are done. 
  3. Fry the waffle fries in batches until they are cooked through, then drain on wire racks. 
  4. Increase the oil’s heat and fry the waffle fries again, until they are golden brown. 
  5. Drain and however you like. 


Can You Air Fry Waffle Fries? 

Yes! Recipe developer says these waffle fries work well in the air fryer. To air fry the waffle fries: 

  1. Cut, soak, and drain the waffle fries according to the recipe. 
  2. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add waffle fries and simmer 1 minute to par-cook; drain. Blot dry with paper towels. 
  3. When cool enough to handle, drizzle with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and toss to coat.
  4. Air fry in batches in a single layer, at 400 degrees F for 8 minutes, tossing once. Season with salt.
  5. Keep cooked waffle fries warm in a 200 degrees F oven while air frying the rest. 


Test Kitchen Tips

  • Always use cut-resistant gloves when working with a mandoline.
  • Need a make-ahead option? You can par-cook the fries and then hold onto them until ready to serve, then do the final fry at the last minute, according Juliana. 



Ingredients

waffle fries

  • 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled
  • peanut or vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or desired seasoning

zippy fry sauce

  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce or bottled chipotle hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dill pickle brine (from a jar of pickles)

Directions

Step 1

Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (400 degrees C). Set two wire racks atop paper towels.

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Step 2

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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Step 3

Add cut waffle fries to the ice water as they are done.

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Step 4

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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Step 5

Drain waffle fries and blot dry with paper towels.

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Step 6

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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Step 7

Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and place on wire racks.

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Step 8

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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Step 9

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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Step 10

In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle brine, and Sriracha.

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Step 11

Serve Fries with Zippy Fry Sauce.

Editor's Note:

Take the flavor up a notch with the seasoning (or seasonings!) of your choice. Some ideas from test kitchen experts include Old Bay®, Tajin®, Cajun seasoning, or grated Parmesan cheese.


Nutrition Facts(per serving)

190

Calories

14g

Fat

15g

Carbs

2g

Protein

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Nutrition Facts

Servings per Recipe: 8

Calories: 190


% Daily Value *


Total Fat: 14g

17.9%


Saturated Fat: 2g

10.0%


Cholesterol: 6mg

2.0%


Sodium: 314mg

13.7%


Total Carbohydrate: 15g

5.5%


Dietary Fiber: 1g

3.6%


Total Sugars: 2g

4.0%


Protein: 2g

4.0%


Vitamin C: 6mg

6.7%


Calcium: 12mg

0.9%


Iron: 1mg

5.6%


Potassium : 368mg

7.8%


* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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