Cast Iron Cooking Waffle Fries Recipe

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories while still melting well.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Fill a large deep pan halfway with oil for deep frying.

Cut off one end of the russet potato to make it straight.

Using a crinkle cutter or mandolin, slice the potato across the grain, making a quarter or half turn after each cut.

Soak the cut potato pieces in water for a few minutes to remove starch and keep them fresh.

Line the soaked potato pieces on paper towels to dry while heating the oil.

Heat the oil on medium-high heat.

Carefully drop the potato pieces into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.

Monitor the fries as they cook, noting that they may cook unevenly due to varying thicknesses.

As soon as the fries are done, remove them from the oil and salt them immediately while they are still oily and wet.

Serve the fries with ranch dressing or ketchup.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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