McDonald's French Fries
Crispy, golden, addictive copycat McDonald's fries made with the double-fry method and a touch of beef tallow.
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 6 cups vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons beef tallow
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon table salt
Instructions
- Cut potatoes into ¼-inch sticks and soak in cold water with vinegar for 30 minutes.
- Blanch fries in salted simmering water for 4 minutes, then drain and dry.
- Heat oil and tallow to 325°F. Fry in batches for 4–5 minutes until pale. Drain and rest 15 minutes.
- Heat oil to 375°F. Fry again for 3–4 minutes until deep golden.
- Toss immediately with fine sea salt and serve hot.
Notes
Beef tallow is essential for authentic McDonald's flavor.
Resting between fries is what creates the shatter-crisp shell.
Resting between fries is what creates the shatter-crisp shell.