Waffle Fries

Ingredients

• 2 pounds russet potatoes , peeled
• peanut or vegetable oil for frying
• 0.5 teaspoons salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (400 degrees C). Set two wire racks atop paper towels.

2. 2

   Fill a large bowl with ice water. Using a mandoline with a waffle blade set to 1/4-inch, slice potatoes crosswise, then rotate 90° and make another slice for each waffle fry (you can also use a crinkle cutter using the same process).

3. 3

   Add cut waffle fries to the ice water as they are done.

4. 4

   In a large heavy saucepan, add 2 inches of oil. Clip a candy/oil thermometer to the side of the pan. Heat oil over medium heat to 310 degrees F (155 degrees C).

5. 5

   Drain waffle fries and blot dry with paper towels.

6. 6

   Working in batches, fry waffle fries 4 to 5 minutes. They should just cook through at this point, but not brown.

7. 7

   Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and place on wire racks.

8. 8

   Increase oil temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Add waffle fries in batches and cook 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.

9. 9

   Drain on paper towels, and sprinkle with salt. Transfer cooked fries to the oven to keep warm while frying remaining waffle fries.

10. 10

    Serve with Zippy Fry Sauce.

11. 11

    In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle brine, and Sriracha.