Best 2 Mcdonalds French Fries At Home Recipes
McDonald's french fries are a beloved comfort food, known for their golden-brown color, crispy exterior, and fluffy interior. While you can always grab a box from your local McDonald's, you can also recreate the magic of these iconic fries at home with just a few simple ingredients and some easy steps. In this article, we will provide you with a detailed recipe and tips to help you make McDonald's french fries that are just as delicious as the originals, if not better.
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COPYCAT MC DONALD'S® FAMOUS FRENCH FRIES
I found this recipe on another site and just had to save it here. My brothers and Father just love Mcdonalds french fries, so if I can make them at home for much cheaper it would be a win-win situation. I have not tried the recipe yet but will very soon
Provided by KeystoneGal06
Categories Potato
Time 1h
Yield 2 medium size fries, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel the potatoes. In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, corn syrup, and hot water. Make sure the sugar is dissolved. Using a french fry slicer, cut the peeled potatoes into shoestrings. The potatoes should be 1/4" x 1/4" in thickness, and about 4" to 6" long. (You can do this with a knife, but it is alot of work).
- Place the shoestringed potatoes into the bowl of sugar-water, and refrigerate. Let them soak about 30 minutes.
- While they're soaking, pack the shortening into the deep fryer. Crank up the temperature to "full". The shortening has to pre-heat for a very long time. It will eventually liquify. After it has liquified and is at least 375°, drain the potatoes and dump them into the fryer. (be careful, it will be ferocious).
- After 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, remove the potatoes and place them on a paper towel lined plate. Let them cool 8 to 10 minutes in the refrigerator.
- While they're cooling, add the lard or beef drippings to the hot Crisco®. Again, crank the temperature to full. Stir in the lard as it melts into the oil. It will blend inches.
- After the deep fryer is reheated to 375°-400°, add the potatoes and deep fry again. This time for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Remove and place in a large bowl.
- Sprinkle generously with salt, then "toss" the fries to mix the salt evenly.
- Serve hot, serve immediately, and enjoy! Depending upon the size of the potatoes, this recipe make about 2 medium sized fries.
- Special Notes: If you want more fries, double the recipe---but DON'T double the cooking oil. Just cook them in shifts, adding about 1/4 cup more Crisco® and 1 tablespoon lard for the second batch.
MC DONALD'S CLASSIC FRENCH FRIES (COPYCAT)
My recipe for retro McDonald's french fries is timely and tedious, so if you can tough it, carry on! This is authentic to the original beef tallow fried potatoes until 1990, when tallow was switched out for shortening. Today, a shortening/vegetable oil blend is used.
Provided by The Spice Guru
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 2h25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- MIX the BRINE in a 3 quart pot with an accompanying lid.
- PEEL 4 medium russet potatoes; CUT potatoes into 1/4" shoestrings (try to make them as uniform as possible; I use an adjustable-blade French-fry cutter).
- PLACE cut potatoes into the brine container; SEAL and refrigerate for at least 2 hours; BRING pot with brine and potatoes to a full boil; BOIL for 1 1/2-2 minutes; DRAIN and rinse potatoes under cold water; BLOT potatoes as dry as possible.
- PLACE potatoes side-by-side into freezer bags without touching, and without crowding; SEAL bags and freeze flat in refrigerator for at least 2 hours (just make sure fries are frozen solid).
- FILL deep-fryer with proper amount of beef tallow (or oil/shortening blend), to manufacturer's recommended amount; HEAT fryer in gradual increments to 375°F.
- PLACE 1/2 of the potatoes at a time into elevated deep-frying basket; GENTLY lower basket into hot fat.
- FRY for about 2 minutes but PAY ATTENTION TO THE COLOR -- potato color should be light golden brown with just slightly darker ends (see photo, and pull a french fry with tongs to test doneness if necessary); ELEVATE fry basket and shake to drain excess fat; SECURE basket and let drain for 30 seconds.
- TRANSFER fries into colander placed in sink; REPEAT with remaining potatoes.
- SEASON french fries lightly with fine flake sea salt while tossing (eat immediately, or keep warmed for a limited time in a 170°F oven).
- SERVE french fries with your favorite condiment and ENJOY!
Tips:
- Use Russet potatoes: These potatoes have a high starch content, which makes them ideal for frying. They will give you the best crispy exterior and fluffy interior.
- Cut the potatoes evenly: This will help them cook evenly. Try to cut them about 1/4-inch thick and 3 inches long.
- Soak the potatoes in cold water: This will help remove excess starch and prevent them from sticking together.
- Double-fry the potatoes: This is the key to getting crispy fries. The first fry will cook the potatoes through, and the second fry will give them that golden brown color and crispy texture.
- Use a high-quality oil: Canola oil or vegetable oil are both good choices. Avoid using olive oil, as it has a low smoke point and can burn easily.
- Season the fries immediately after frying: This will help the seasoning stick to the fries. Use a combination of salt, pepper, and garlic powder for a classic flavor.
Conclusion:
With these tips, you can easily make McDonald's-style french fries at home. They are the perfect side dish for any meal, and they are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are craving McDonald's fries, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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