Whether you’re in the mood for a snack or just want to try a new side dish, waffle fries are a great choice. They’re crunchy, delicious, and easy to make at home!
Aside from the classic ketchup or ranch dips, there are many other tasty options to choose from. These homemade recipes will show you how to make waffle fries at home and turn your favorite dipping sauce into the perfect pairing.
Use a mandolin
A mandolin is a kitchen tool that can help you get consistent, evenly cut fries. It’s also useful for slicing fruits, vegetables and more.
To make waffle fries, start by cleaning your potatoes thoroughly. You can leave the skins on, or remove them and then rinse them under running water when you’re finished.
Use a ridged waffle blade attachment on your mandolin to slice the potato into thin slices. The thickness should be around 1/4 to 1/2 inch (0.6 to 1.25 cm).
Rotate the potato 90 degrees and make a second slice, making sure that vertical grooves run horizontally. This creates a crisscross waffle pattern on the fries.
After the fries are sliced, bake them in a preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until they’re crisp and golden brown. They’re delicious with ketchup or a dip of your choice!
Use a ridged cheese knife
A ridged cheese knife is a good tool for making waffle fries. It can be used as a substitute for a mandolin and will help you cut the potatoes into thin slices that will create the crisscross waffle pattern on each slice.
Using a ridged cheese knife, chop straight down over the end of a potato until you have created slices that are 1/4 to 1/2 inch (0.6 to 1.25 cm) thick. Then, rotate the knife 90 degrees and make another series of cuts.
These waffle fries are a great side dish to serve with American foods, most especially burgers and sandwiches. They are easy to make at home and come out crisp and delicious each time! They are also a great snack to enjoy with friends or family.
Use a crinkle cutter
The best way to make waffle fries is with a mandoline slicer with a crinkle cutter blade. These slicers are easy to use and a lot more affordable than a handheld crinkle cutter.
After washing and scrubbing the potatoes, use a mandoline or a crinkle cutter to cut them into 1/4-inch slices. Then rotate them 90 degrees and cut them again to form a waffle shape.
Once the potatoes are sliced, soak them in a large bowl of ice water for 15 minutes to cool down. Once they are chilled, you can begin cooking them.
These french fries have a unique shape that gives them more room to hold condiments and dips. Moreover, they are much crunchier than regular French fries.
Use a waffle blade
A waffle blade is a specialty tool that commercial French fry makers or home cooks use to make waffle fries. It has a wavy cutting blade and is used to slice potatoes into a waffle-like shape with small windows or holes.
The first step is to cut your potato into slices that are slightly thicker than the serrated edge of the waffle blade. Pierce the potato with your food pusher and then make a series of cuts along each slice leaving space between each cut.
Next, rotate the potato 90 degrees and make a second set of cuts. This will create a crisscross waffle pattern.
Using the waffle blade to cut your fries is a great way to achieve restaurant quality fries at home. Just make sure to follow the proper safety guidelines. Fortunately, these techniques aren’t difficult to master! You can enjoy these delicious fried fries with your favorite dips or sauces. Just remember to rinse them thoroughly after you’re done cooking!