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McDonald's Fries

McDonald's Fries

Cost $4.5, save $6

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  • 45 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $4.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 🥔 8 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick fries
    • 🍬 1/4 cup white sugar
    • 2 tablespoons corn syrup
    • 1 quart canola oil, or as needed
    • 🧂 Sea salt to taste

STEPS

1

Place potatoes in a bowl and cover with water; let sit for 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry.

2

Place potatoes in a bowl and cover with boiling water; add sugar and corn syrup and mix well. Place bowl in the refrigerator and let sit for 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry.

3

Spread potatoes out in a baking dish, cover the dish with plastic wrap, and freeze for 30 minutes.

4

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

5

Working in batches, fry potatoes in hot oil for 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to dry and let cool for 15 minutes.

6

Working in batches again, fry potatoes in hot oil until browned and crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Season fries with sea salt.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

600

Calories

  • 9
    Protein
  • 95
    Carbs
  • 22
    Fats

💡 For extra crispy fries, ensure the oil remains at a consistent temperature of 350°F during frying.Using a thermometer can help you manage the oil temperature effectively.Allowing the fries to freeze before frying helps improve texture and crispiness.Serve fries immediately after the second fry for the best taste and crispness.