Can you cook fries in a waffle maker?

Yes, you can cook french fries in your waffle iron and skip the hot oven.

What is a waffle fries?

Waffle, or lattice, fries are a distinctive cut of French fries. The commercial French fry maker or home cook slices the potatoes with a ripple-bladed cutter and rotates the potato between cuts to create small holes or windows in the potato slices.

How do you make waffle fries thicker?

Using a mandoline fitted with the “waffle” or “crinkle” attachment slice each potato 1/2 inch thick; rotating the potato 90 degrees after each slice to form the waffle pattern. Place slices in water as they’re cut. Rinse potato slices with cold water to remove excess starch. Use paper towels dry potatoes thoroughly.

Are waffle fries French fries?

Waffle Fries – The underrated waffle fry is definitely my favorite style of French fry. Potatoes cut in a waffle pattern make the perfect base for a plethora of toppings and sauces. Usually extra crispy on the outside and nice and fluffy on the inside, these spuds are crave worthy.

Why are waffle fries better?

And because of their high surface-area-to-volume ratio (SATVOR), waffle fries also have a huge structural advantage: they absorb flavors and hold condiments really well, making them the perfect vehicle for flavor add-ons. I love it when salt or mustard or parmesan finds its way into the little waffle windows.

Are waffle fries healthy?

Waffle fries can be a decent gluten-free option. “Don’t be afraid of the fries. These contain only 280 mg of sodium and can be a great option for those looking to maintain a gluten-free lifestyle,” said Mancella. “The waffle fries contain only 2 grams of saturated fat and 0 grams of trans fat.”

What are CrissCut fries?

Carl’s Jr.’s CrissCut French Fries are seasoned much like curly fries usually are at other fast food establishments. They’ll cost you a little more than Carl’s default Natural-Cut Fries, but deliver more than the standard potato flavor.

Why do waffle fries taste better?

And because of their high surface-area-to-volume ratio (SATVOR), waffle fries also have a huge structural advantage: they absorb flavors and hold condiments really well, making them the perfect vehicle for flavor add-ons.

What kind of oil does Chick-fil-A use for waffle fries?

canola oil
Waffle-cut potatoes cooked in canola oil until crispy outside and tender inside. Sprinkled with Sea Salt.