Skip the freezer section and make a homemade version of this kid-favorite American classic.

Recipe by Southern Living May 2004

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Credit: Oxmoor House

Recipe Summary

hands-on:
50 mins
total:
50 mins
Yield:
Makes 6 to 8 servings
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch-wide strips with a waffle cutter.

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  • Pour vegetable oil to a depth of 4 inches in a Dutch oven, and heat to 325°. Fry potato strips, in batches, until lightly golden, but not brown, 4 to 5 minutes per batch. Drain strips on paper towels.

  • Heat oil to 375°. Fry strips, in small batches, until golden brown and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes per batch. Drain on clean paper towels. Sprinkle with salt, and serve immediately.

  • Note: For testing purposes only, we used Wesson vegetable oil.

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