Waffle Fries

Ingredients

• 5 medium russet potatoes
• 1 tsp flaky sea salt
• vegetable or canola oil (for deep frying)

Instructions

1. 1

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2. 2

   Fill a large bowl with cold water & ice.

3. 3

   Scrub potatoes under running water & peel of skins.

4. 4

   Using a mandoline set to waffle cut or hand held crinkle cutter, carefully slice potatoes into 1/4 cm thickness.

5. 5

   Start the first cut crosswise then rotate potato 90 deg in between each cut, transfer into the ice bath & set aside for 30 mins.

6. 6

   Heat oil in a pot over medium heat (abt 130 deg C)

7. 7

   Meanwhile, drain potatoes, lay on paper towels & pat dry.

8. 8

   Layer a baking tray with kitchen towels too.

9. 9

   Working in batches, add fries into hot oil, stirring with a slotted spoon to prevent sticking & fry for 3 mins.

10. 10

    Using the slotted spoon, transfer fries onto baking tray & arrange in a single layer.

11. 11

    Increase heat to medium-high (abt 180 deg C) & place a wire rack nearby.

12. 12

    Working in batches, fry waffle fries until golden brown & crispy (abt 3-5 mins), flipping individual slices to ensure even browning.

13. 13

    Transfer waflle fries onto wire rack, sprinkle immediately with salt & serve with sauce of choice.