Shoestring Fries

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

Total Time

3h 30m

This shoestring fries recipe creates crispy, golden matchstick potatoes that are perfect for snacking or as a side dish. Soak the potatoes in cold water, then blanch in a vinegar and salt water solution before frying until perfectly crisp.

Side Dish

Fries

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Ingredients

Servings: 4 servings

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2 pounds russet potatoes (900g; about 4 large potatoes), peeled and cut into 1/8-inch by 1/8-inch (3mm x 3mm) matchsticks and submerged in cold water

4 quarts (3.8L) water

1/4 cup (36g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt, plus extra as needed; for table salt use half as much by volume or the same weight

1/4 cup (60ml) distilled white vinegar

2 quarts (1.9L) neutral oil, such as peanut or vegetable, for frying

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

800kcal

40%
Fat

90g

4%
Saturated Fat

10g

0%
Carbohydrates

40g

2%
Fiber

5g

0%
Sugar

5g

0%
Protein

5g

0%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

14,400mg

720%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Shoestring Fries

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts