Chick-fil-A Style Waffle Fries Recipe
Enjoy the famous crispy, golden waffle fries inspired by Chick-fil-A without leaving your kitchen! Perfectly seasoned and textured.
Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potatoes about 2 lbs or 900 g",
- 4 cups cold water about 1 liter
- 1 tablespoon salt 15 g
- 1½ teaspoons paprika 3 g
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 g
- ½ teaspoon onion powder 1 g
- ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 g
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for heat
- Oil for frying e.g., vegetable oil or peanut oil, enough for deep frying"
Instructions
- Wash and peel the russet potatoes. Cut the potatoes into waffle fry shapes using a potato cutter
- Submerge the cut fries in a large bowl of cold water mixed with salt. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch
- In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper
- In a heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer, heat oil to 350°F (175°C)
- Remove the fries from the water, pat them dry with paper towels
- Fry the potatoes in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook until golden brown, approximately 4-5 minutes per batch
- Remove fries from oil and drain on paper towels. While still hot, sprinkle with the seasoning mixture
- Serve hot and enjoy with your favorite sauces