Copycat McDonald's French Fries

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes
Soaking Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 42 minutes

Learn how to make McDonald's classic French Fry recipe at home! (And exactly how the restaurant
does it!) These fries are golden and crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside!

Ingredients

Brine
 8 cups cold water
 ½ cup corn syrup, (can sub 1/3 cup sugar)
 3 tablespoons salt
 1 teaspoon white vinegar

Fries
 6 large Russet potatoes, About 4.5 pounds
 1 quart vegetable oil
 ½ cup vegetable shortening
 Salt, for seasoning

Instructions
 Combine the brine ingredients and set aside.
 Peel and rinse that potatoes.
 Slice them into strings just under ½ inch.
 Place them in the cold brine as you slice them. Ensure the potatoes are completely
submerged. Add more cold water if needed.
 Cover and place the brine in the fridge for 2 hours or overnight.
 Drain and rinse them twice with cold water. Pat them completely dry.
 Preheat oil to 300 degrees.
 Fry the potatoes in batches for about 5 minutes. Remove with a and place on a paper towels.
They will be very soft. (This is a good thing.)
 Add the vegetable shortening and increase the heat to 400 degrees. Fry in batches again until
golden brown. (It’s hard to be patient during this part.)
 Remove and place on paper towels. Season with salt right away and serve!