McDonald's® Fries

Make your favorite French fries at home with this easy copycat recipe for McDonald's® fries.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 600 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons corn syrup
• sea salt to taste
• 8 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick fries
• 1 quart canola oil, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Place potatoes in a bowl and cover with water; let sit for 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry.

Step 3

Place potatoes in a bowl and cover with boiling water; add sugar and corn syrup and mix well. Place bowl in the refrigerator and let sit for 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry.

Step 4

Spread potatoes out in a baking dish, cover the dish with plastic wrap, and freeze for 30 minutes.

Step 5

Working in batches, fry potatoes in hot oil for 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to dry and let cool for 15 minutes.

Step 6

Working in batches again, fry potatoes in hot oil until browned and crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Season fries with sea salt.