McDonald's French Fries
McDonald's French Fries are iconic golden shoestring potatoes, perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Seasoned with a hint of salt, they're a delicious and beloved classic enjoyed by millions worldwide.
Equipment
- 1 Fry Pan
Ingredients
- ½ cup corn syrup or 1/3 cup sugar
- 8 cups cold water
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 3 tbsp. salt
- 4.5 pounds Idaho potatoes, about 6 large potatoes
- ½ cup vegetable shortening
- 1 quart vegetable oil
Instructions
- To make the brine, mix all ingredients and set it aside.
- Slice your peeled and rinsed potatoes into ½ inch thick strings using a knife or French fry potato cutter.
- Soak the potato slices in the brine and add as much cold water as needed to submerge them completely. Let them soak for 2 hours or overnight covered in the fridge.
- Rinse your potatoes with cold water once or twice and pat them dry.
- Fry the dried potatoes in batches in a preheated oil at 300°F for five minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and put them on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Once you add the vegetable shortening to the oil, increase the heat to 400°F and prepare for the second round of frying. Fry the potatoes in batches until they turn golden brown.
- Once again, place them on paper towels once removed from heat.
- Season with salt while still hot. Enjoy.