5 from 6 votes
McDonald's French Fries Recipe
What's Ronald's secret to those golden and crisp McDonald's French Fries that have been a favorite since we were kids?
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
179 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds russet potato
- 8 cups water
- 1 tablespoon salt sea salt
- neutral cooking oil for frying, generic cooking oil
Instructions
- Wash and peel the potatoes, then slice them into 1/4-inch-thick sticks for even frying.
- Soak the potato sticks in a bowl of water for 30 minutes to remove excess starch and prevent discoloration.
- In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil with 1 tablespoon of sea salt. Add the potatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until they're just starting to soften.
- Drain the potatoes and lay them out on a clean kitchen towel, patting them dry thoroughly.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 300°F. Fry the potatoes in batches for about 4-5 minutes until they are pale and slightly golden.
- Remove the fries with a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to keep them crisp.
- Increase the oil temperature to 400°F and fry the potatoes again for 5-6 minutes, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Drain the fries on the wire rack, season with additional salt if desired, and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
179kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Sodium
1779mg
(74%)
Potassium
946mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
2IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 179kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1779mg | 74% |
| Potassium | 946mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.