McDonald's French Fries Copycat Recipe

McDonald's French fries are world famous and we finally have the secret recipe to make the perfect fries. Check out the full recipe and prepare perfectly crispy French fries in your kitchen.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Additonal Time 15

Total Time 25

Course copycat

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 490 kcal

Equipment

Frying Pan
Perforated Ladle
Bowl
Wire Rack

Ingredients

For Fries

6 Large Russet Potatoes
½ cup Vegetable Shortening
1 quart Vegetable Oil
1 teaspoon Salt

For Brine

7 cups Cold Water
1 teaspoon White Vinegar
½ cup Corn Syrup
3 tablespoon Salt
1 teaspoon Sugar

Instructions

Soak the washed and sliced potatoes in brine made of sugar, cold water, corn syrup, salt, and vinegar to achieve the desired texture and flavors.
Pat dry the fries on a paper towel or a wire rack until they are dried.
Moving forward, heat your choice of vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
Put the fries into the pan and shallow fry until they get tender.
Remove one batch of fries from the pan.
Deep-fry again to achieve desired crispy texture.
Finally, strain the excess oil and remove the fries when they turn golden brown.