Homemade Fries Recipe

If you’ve ever wondered how to recreate that iconic fast food fry at home, this copycat version delivers the same crispy outside, fluffy inside texture everyone loves. The secret lies in a simple soaking method and a double-fry technique that creates perfectly golden, non-greasy fries every time.

📝 Ingredients

• 3 medium russet potatoes
• Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 2 tablespoons corn syrup
• Salt (to taste)
• Ice water

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Prep the Potatoes ---
2. 2Peel the potatoes and slice them into ¼-inch thick slices, then cut into fries about ¼-inch wide for that classic shape.
3. 3--- Soak the Fries ---
4. 4Fill a large bowl with cold water and ice. Stir in the corn syrup until dissolved.
5. 5Add the cut potatoes and place in the refrigerator to soak for 24 hours.
6. 6This step is key for achieving crispy, non-greasy fries.
7. 7--- Rinse ---
8. 8After soaking, drain the water and rinse the potatoes twice with fresh, cold water.
9. 9Pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
10. 10--- Heat the Oil ---
11. 11Pour vegetable oil into a deep pot or Dutch oven and heat to 300–325°F.
12. 12Test the oil by dropping in a fry—if it bubbles gently, it’s ready.
13. 13--- First Fry ---
14. 14Carefully add the fries to the hot oil and cook for 5-7 minutes.
15. 15Remove and drain on paper towels. Let them cool for a few minutes.
16. 16--- Second Fry ---
17. 17Increase oil temperature to 350–375°F.
18. 18Return the fries to the oil and fry until lightly golden and crispy, about 2–4 minutes.
19. 19--- Finish ---
20. 20Remove fries from oil and immediately sprinkle with salt.
21. 21Serve hot and enjoy.