Waffle-Cut Potato Fries
Ingredients
• 4 large potatoes
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• Vegetable oil, for frying
Method
1. Peel the potatoes if desired and wash them thoroughly.
2. Using a waffle-cut crinkle slicer, make the first cut along one side of the potato.
3. Turn the potato 90° and make another cut. Continue alternating the direction after each slice to create the classic cross-hatched waffle pattern.
4. Place the sliced potatoes in cold water and soak for 20–30 minutes to remove excess starch.
5. Drain and dry the potatoes very thoroughly with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
6. Toss the potatoes with cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
7. Heat vegetable oil to 170°C (340°F).
8. Fry the potatoes in small batches for 3–4 minutes until lightly golden. Remove and drain.
9. Increase the oil temperature to 180°C (350°F) and fry them again for 2–3 minutes, until deeply golden and crispy.
10. Drain on paper towels and season with a little extra salt while hot.
11. Serve immediately with ketchup, mayonnaise, cheese sauce, or your favourite dip.
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