Nutrition Facts

Per serving. If servings isn't set, the recipe counts as 4.

Calories 705kcal 35%
Fat 37g 56%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Carbohydrates 85g 28%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 1g 2%
Protein 8g 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1,000mg 41%

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

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Shoestring Fries

Name: Shoestring Fries
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 210 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Prep 30m

Cook 3h

Total 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.