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). Add cut waffle fries to the ice water as they are done.
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1 Heat the oil. Pour 4 inches (10 cm) of cooking oil into the deep fryer. Switch on the heat and allow the oil to reach 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius).
- If you dont have a deep fryer, you could pour the oil into a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed saucepan. Place the pot on the stove over medium-high heat.
- Use a frying thermometer to monitor the temperature of the oil. It should remain at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius) for the duration of the cooking process. Adjust your temperature settings as needed to achieve this.
- 2 Clean the potatoes. Rinse the potatoes under cool, running water while scrubbing off the dirt with a vegetable brush.
- Thorough cleaning is important if you intend to keep the skins on for your fries.
- On the other hand, if you prefer fries without skin, peel the potatoes first and rinse them under running water when finished. Since the dirty skins are gone, you wont need to scrub the potatoes with a brush.
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- 3 Slice the potato using a ridged waffle blade. Insert the waffle blade attachment into the mandolin. Pass the end of the potato over the blade, making one ridged slice.
- The waffle blade should have ridges on it. If your mandolin allows you to choose the thickness of the slices, choose a thickness of at least 1/4 inch (6 mm).
- If you dont have a mandolin, you could also use a ridged cheese knife. Make a straight cut down over the end of the potato and create slices roughly 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick, if not a little thicker.
- 4 Rotate and continue slicing. Rotate the potato 90 degrees, so that the vertical grooves now run horizontally. Make a second slice from this angle.
- The resulting crisscross should produce the waffle fry shape. If you do not rotate the potato, your slices will look like ridges instead of waffles.
- Continue slicing in this manner, rotating the potato 90 degrees in between each slice. Repeat until you slice through both potatoes.
- 5 Fry the potatoes in batches. Place several cut slices into the hot oil. Fry for several minutes, turning as needed, until the fries turn golden brown.
- Watch the fries closely to prevent them from burning.
- You need to fry the potatoes in batches instead of frying them all at once. Adding too many to the hot oil can crowd out the pan and cause the temperature to drop. As a result, the fries wont cook correctly.
- 6 Drain the excess oil. Use a slotted spoon to remove the finished fries from the hot oil. Transfer them to a plate lined with clean paper towels.
- While waiting for the oil to drain, you can start on your next batch of fries.
- 7 Add salt and enjoy. Sprinkle salt over the fries while theyre still hot and eat them immediately to enjoy the best taste.
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Baked Waffle Fries
- 15-inch by 10-inch (38-cm by 25-cm) baking sheet
- Nonstick aluminum foil OR nonstick cooking spray
- Mandolin with waffle blade OR ridged cheese knife
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FAQ
How do you cut waffle fries without a crinkle cutter?
How do you cut waffle fries with a crinkle knife?
How do you cut waffle fries?
To cut the waffle fries, slice downward on the end of a potato with a crinkle cutter. Rotato the potato 90 degrees, and slice downward again. Repeat this process until the entire potato is sliced. This may take some practice to get the perfect waffle cut. Bring the oil up to 375 degrees.
How do you make a waffle fry?
Follow these basic steps: Cut your potato (es) into even slices. Take one slice and ‘wedge’ it between two chopsticks. Make cuts along your potato slice leaving your desired space between each cut. Rotate your potato slice 90 degrees. Make another series of cuts along your potato slice. You’ve now cut your own waffle fry using a knife!
How do you make a potato waffle with a crinkle cutter?
Using a mandoline set to waffle cut or a hand-held crinkle cutter, carefully slice the potatoes to 1/4-inch or 1/8-inch thickness. Start the first cut crosswise, then rotate the potato 90 degrees in between each cut. Transfer to the ice bath and chill for 15 to 30 minutes.
How do you make waffle fries crispy?
Blanching in water or oil at a lower temperature helps to cook the interior of the fry. Cooking the fries again in hotter oil creates the crispy, golden-brown exterior (the Maillard Effect ). What Equipment Do I Need to Make the Waffle Shape? There are a few different routes you can take to create waffle fries.