Make these copycat Chick Fil A Waffle Fries recipe! An easy recipe for fresh, crispy, and salty fries that make for the perfect side dish or appetizer.
CHICK FIL A WAFFLE FRIES
Skip the drive-thru when craving the popular waffle fries and make them at home instead! This simple copycat recipe gives you crispy, golden, and slightly seasoned waffle fries that you will love. These crispy waffle fries make for the perfect appetizer or side dish. Pair with your favorite dipping sauces for the ultimate combo!
WHAT YOU NEED-
- Potatoes– When it comes to making fries, you want to use russet potatoes, also known as Idaho potatoes. This potato gives you the perfect crispy and golden waffle fry.
- Salt– You want to toss the waffle fries in flaky salt after they are fried for the perfect finished touch. You can also use any other seasonings you prefer for added flavors.
- Oil– You want to be sure to use a neutral oil with which you can fry. Oils like canola, vegetable, or even corn oil can be used.
HOW TO MAKE WAFFLE FRIES
Have these crispy, golden waffle fries ready in no time!
- Peel and rinse the potatoes. (Leaving the skin on the potatoes is optional!)
- Using a mandoline slicer with a crinkle-cut blade, holding the potato vertically, make a slice through the slicer. Turn the potato 90 degrees and make another slice. Continue to turn the potato after each slice until the entire potato is gone. (Turning the potato is the key to getting a waffle pattern, do not skip this step.)
- Continue with all the potatoes, adding the waffle fries to a large bowl with cold water.
- Let the potatoes rest in the water for 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a towel or paper towel to fully dry the potatoes.
- Fill a large pot with oil, about 2-3 inches deep. Heat on medium high heat until oil reaches 350F.
- Once hot, add the dried waffle potatoes to the oil and fry until the potatoes are golden and crispy. (Do NOT overcrowd, you might need to do it in batches.)
- With a strainer, carefully remove the fries and transfer them to a cooling rack. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and fry seasoning if desired and let cool for a couple minutes.
- Serve with desired sauces and sides and enjoy.
AIR FRYER WAFFLE FRIES
Skip all the deep frying and make these delicious waffle fries in the air fryer instead!
- Toss the dried waffle fries in salt, pepper and any other desired seasonings and add to the air fryer basket in a single layer, do not overcrowd.
- Air fry at 400F for 10-12 minutes, or until crispy and cooked through.
DIPPING SAUCES-
Pair these crispy chick fil a waffle fries with your favorite dipping sauces for the ultimate combo!
Pair these waffle fries with my copycat chicken nuggets, chicken sandwich or chicken tenders for the perfect meal combo!
QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE:
Yes, if you want to get the perfect waffle fry shape you need to get a mandoline slicer or a crinkle cutter. I highly recommend investing in one if you love waffle fries.
No, peeling the potatoes for these waffle fries is optional and based on preference.
Once the waffles fries have cooled, store in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the fridge.
Reheat the potatoes in the oven, microwave, or air fryer until warmed through. I love reheating them in the air fryer to get them crispy again.
Yes! You can keep the sliced waffle fries fully submerged in water in the fridge for up to 24 hours!
OTHER DELICIOUS SIDE DISH IDEAS-
Chick Fil A Waffle Fries Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs russet potatoes
- salt to taste
- vegetable or canola oil for frying
Instructions
- Scrub and wash the russet potatoes. (You can peel the potatoes, if desired.)
- Using a mandoline slicer with a crinkle-cut blade, holding the potato vertically, make a slice through the slicer. Turn the potato 90 degrees and make another slice. Continue to turn the potato after each slice until the entire potato is gone. (Turning the potato is the key to getting a waffle pattern, do not skip this step.)
- Fill a large bowl with water and add the waffle fries to the water. Continue slicing all the potatoes into the water.
- Add ice to the bowl and let the potatoes sit in the water for 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a towel or paper towel to fully dry the potatoes.
- Fill a deep skillet or large pot with oil (about 2-3 inches deep) and heat on medium high heat until the oil reaches 350°F. (If you do not have a thermometer, test by adding a waffle fry to the oil and if it begins to bubble its ready.)
- Once the oil is ready, carefully add the dried waffle potatoes to the oil and fry for about 4-5 minutes, until potatoes are golden and crispy. (Do NOT overcrowd, you might need to do it in batches.)
- With a strainer, carefully remove the fries and transfer them to a cooling rack. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and fry seasoning if desired and let cool for a couple minutes.
- Serve with desired sauces and sides and enjoy.
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