Copycat McD French fries

[Barriehie]

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There's a way to make McDs fries but it takes an overnight step in the freezer.

 

[TastyReuben]

There's a way to make McDs fries but it takes an overnight step in the freezer.

I’m pretty sure I tried that at some point, many years ago.

 

[Barriehie]

Boil once, fry really quick, freeze, fry again. Times depends on the size of the cut. At this point in my life French Fries aren't that complicated.

 

[TastyReuben]

Boil once, fry really quick, freeze, fry again. Times depends on the size of the cut. At this point in my life French Fries aren't that complicated.

…and if I remember correctly, a little sugar in with the salt.

I have some “French Fry Seasoning” and checking the ingredients, the first one listed is salt, and the second one is sugar, so that tracks.

 

[Barriehie]

Yep, and a Tbsp or 2 of vinegar when you boil. Something about keeping the pectin together.

 

[Barriehie]

For those that want the steps:

Perfect Thin and Crispy French Fries Recipe

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[SandwichShortOfAPicnic]

I think it must just be where I live but Mcd's french fries are the worse chips I've ever eaten.
I can't imagine wanting to replicate them

 

[Barriehie]

I haven't been to an McD's in probably well over a decade. I don't really eat out, ever.

 

[SandwichShortOfAPicnic]

I haven't been to an McD's in probably well over a decade. I don't really eat out, ever.

Why not, surely there's some joy in it for you?

 

[badjak]

I think it must just be where I live but Mcd's french fries are the worse chips I've ever eaten.
I can't imagine wanting to replicate them

You beat me to it

 

[Barriehie]

Why not, surely there's some joy in it for you?

Can't see the kitchen and can't afford it.

 

[SandwichShortOfAPicnic]

Can't see the kitchen and can't afford it.

Ah I get the can't afford it bit but the "can't see the kitchen" bit intrigues me?!

 

[TastyReuben]

Ah I get the can't afford it bit but the "can't see the kitchen" bit intrigues me?!

Some restaurants make their kitchens visible to the diners, with the idea that if you can see it, then you don’t have to worry about any monkey business going on.

Some fast food right up through some top-notch restaurants will be situated like that. We ate at a very nice, upscale Italian place in St. Louis a couple of years ago that was like that - you couldn’t really see the kitchen from the dining room, but if you got up and walked around, it was on full display (and was quite interesting to see).

Me…I’m more of a “What I don’t know can’t bother me” kind of a person.

 

[Barriehie]

Some commercial kitchens, in the interest of profit, might not be as scrupulous in their methods and procedures as you would like in their preparation of your order.

You order something with guacamole and get blitzed peas with avocado flavoring...

 

[SandwichShortOfAPicnic]

Some restaurants make their kitchens visible to the diners, with the idea that if you can see it, then you don’t have to worry about any monkey business going on.

Some fast food right up through some top-notch restaurants will be situated like that. We ate at a very nice, upscale Italian place in St. Louis a couple of years ago that was like that - you couldn’t really see the kitchen from the dining room, but if you got up and walked around, it was on full display (and was quite interesting to see).

Me…I’m more of a “What I don’t know can’t bother me” kind of a person.

Same.
And same here!