McDonald's Fries

Potato Side Dish - Side Dish

McDonald's fries are the best. Just how you love them.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 55 mins

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

McDonald's Fries

Ingredients

8 potatoes

peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick fries

¼ cup white sugar

2 tablespoons corn syrup

1 quart canola oil

or as needed

sea salt to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place potatoes in a bowl and cover with water; let sit for 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry.

Step 2

Place potatoes in a bowl and cover with boiling water; add sugar and corn syrup and mix well. Place bowl in the refrigerator and let sit for 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry.

Step 3

Spread potatoes out in a baking dish cover the dish with plastic wrap and freeze for 30 minutes.

Step 4

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 5

Working in batches fry potatoes in hot oil for 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to dry and let cool for 15 minutes.

Step 6

Working in batches again fry potatoes in hot oil until browned and crispy 5 to 7 minutes. Season fries with sea salt.

Nutritional Information

McDonald's Fries

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 599.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.6g 17%

Carbohydrates: 94.8g 31%

Dietary Fiber: 9.4g 38%

Sugars: 18.6g

Fat: 22.4g 34%

Saturated Fat: 2.9g 15%

Vitamin A Iu: 8.5IU

Niacin Equivalents: 6.7mg 52%

Vitamin B6: 1.3mg 79%

Vitamin C: 83.9mg 140%

Folate: 68.2mcg 17%

Calcium: 52.6mg 5%

Iron: 4.3mg 24%

Magnesium: 99.3mg 36%

Potassium: 1794.5mg 50%

Sodium: 111.9mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 38%

Calories From Fat: 201.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.