Chick-fil-A Waffle Fries Recipe
These homemade Chick-fil-A style waffle fries turn out crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and loaded with those signature sauce-holding holes. The secret? A simple boil, flash fry, freeze, then cook from frozen method that gives you true fast food texture at home. Once you prep a batch, you can keep them in the freezer and cook them anytime the craving hits
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 large pinches kosher salt for boiling water
- 1 (15g) white vinegar
- Peanut oil for frying, about 2 inches in wok
- Fine salt to finish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil and add 2 pinches of kosher salt and 1 tablespoon of vinegar
- Peel potatoes (optional), then cut with a waffle fry cutter, rotating 90 degrees between each slice
- Boil the cut fries for 8 minutes, then strain onto a wire rack to cool
- Heat peanut oil to 375°F and flash fry in batches for 60 seconds, then drain
- Freeze on baking sheets for 1 hour, then transfer to freezer bags and store for up to 3 months
- To deep fry from frozen: 375°F oil, 4 minutes until golden
- To bake from frozen: 475°F oven (425°F convection or air fryer), wire rack, 12 to 15 minutes, flip halfway
- Season with fine salt immediately and serve
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Notes
- Do not skip the boil or the flash fry. Both are essential for texture.
- Fries cook better from frozen than fresh. Do not thaw before the second cook.
- Strain and save your peanut oil after frying since it's reusable several times.