Crinkle cut fries are homemade potato fries with the signature waffle-cut shape, soaked in ice water to remove starch, then baked in the oven until crispy. The key to maximum crispiness is thoroughly drying the potatoes after soaking before seasoning and baking.
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Slice the Potatoes: Rinse and dry each potato thoroughly. Then using a crinkle cutter, cut potatoes into "fries" Cut into thin, even slices, then lay flat and cut into fries. A crinkle cutter, is needed to create the signature crinkle shape.
Soak for Crispiness: Place the crinkle-cut potatoes in a bowl of cold water with ice cubes and sea salt. Let soak for 20 minutes.
Dry the Potatoes: Drain the water, pat the potatoes completely dry, and let them sit on paper towels for 30 minutes to an hour to completely dry out. This step ensures maximum crispiness. You can shortcut it if in a hurry, but may not get as crisp of results.
Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Season the Fries: In a large bowl, toss the dried potatoes with olive oil and your seasoning mixture until fully coated.
Bake to Perfection: Spread the fries out in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the fries are golden and crispy.
Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
Place fries in the air fryer basket, leaving space between so they can get crisp, you will have to cook in batches.
Air fry for 20 minutes, shake air fryer or flip fries half way through cook time.
Remove the fries from the oven and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce
Store cooled fries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in a 375°F oven for 10 minutes to restore crispiness.
crinkle cutter · baking sheet · parchment paper · air fryer (optional alternative to oven)
Yes, a crinkle cutter is required to create the signature crinkle shape. Without it, you'll have standard-cut fries instead.
Soaking removes excess starch and is key to crispiness, but you can shorten it. Just know your results won't be as crispy.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 375°F oven for 10 minutes to restore crispiness.
Yes, preheat to 400°F and air fry for 20 minutes, shaking or flipping halfway through. You'll need to cook in batches.
Large Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes work best due to their starch content and texture.
