Classic Curly Fries are thin cut French fries made with white potatoes using a spiralizer. These are just as good as restaurant fries, and better for you because you control the type of oil used and the amount of salt.
Don’t they look good?
I made these using my new OXO 3 Blade hand held spiralizer. Fun twisty food is just a spin away with this cute little gadget. It’s SO easy to use!
It has three blades, it’s fast and efficient.
It literally took me under a minute to spiralize one big Russet potato – which is less time it takes to peel a potato.
I mean, seriously, how cute is this.
I also made two dips with Stubbs Anytime Sauces – Sweet Black Pepper Sauce and Texas Sriracha Sauce – I mixed equal parts sauce and Ranch dressing. They turned out just like I thought; perfect.
Notice that I used peanut oil; it cuts down on frying time and prevents you from having to fry them twice to get them crispy. I had no idea that changing from vegetable or canola oil to peanut oil could make that big of a difference, but it definitely does.
Of course, there’s always ketchup. Or, catsup. Whichever form of the word you like to call it. I’ve never understood why there are two ways to spell it, but it’s just one of those things.
Side note here – I’ve always loved ketchup mixed with mayonnaise for fries. That’s the bomb as far as a dip for french fries.
Go here to check out some really cool stuff going on at OXO and make it your business to get a spiralizer – you’ll have fun with it!
I also received a 2 quart baking dish that’s perfect for storing, serving and stacking that can go from freezer to oven! My fries are locked up tight in the freezer in this thermal shock resistant dish.
How to Make Curly Fries
To make Curly Fries, you’ll definitely need some type of spiralizer. The OXO Handheld Spiralizer is so efficient, and it’s small so it takes up minimal cabinet space. It could even possibly fit in a kitchen drawer, depending on how deep your drawers are. I have used this little thing much more than I initially thought I would.
If you prefer a bigger piece of equipment, OXO also make a 3-Blade Tabletop Spiralizer that looks fun, too. The blades allow you to make thin or thick curls and a third blade cuts discs. It has StrongHold suction on the bottom, so it won’t move while in use.
I deep fried my curly fries, but you can also bake them or air-fry yours if you want to avoid frying. OXO makes some fantastic non-stick sheet pans that I use on a regular basis, and they’re available in different sizes.
Variations/Seasonings
- Salt and Vinegar
- Pink Salt and Vinegar
- Popcorn salt or seasoning Asian seasoning – like Fried Rice Seasoning and Togarashi and Furikake and I have this Eden Shake Furikake and I could eat it on anything and everything.
- Truffle Salt
Here’s your printable for the Curly Fries –
Classic Curly French Fries
Ingredients
- 4 Russet potatoes, washed and pat dry
- 2 quarts peanut oil
- Sea salt
- Stubbs Sriracha Anytime Sauce
- Stubbs Sweet Black Pepper Anytime Sauce
- Ranch Dressing
Instructions
- Cut potatoes using spiralizer, placing them in a bowl of cold water.
- Heat oil to 325 degrees and drain potatoes; pat dry.
- Fry until golden brown; about 3-5 minutes, depending on thickness.
- Drain on paper towels and salt to taste.
- Mix each Anytime Sauce with equal parts Ranch.
- Serve dips with french fries.
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This Post Has 3 Comments
Would you recommend soaking the cut french fries in cold water to remove starch before frying?
Absolutely! I should have included that because I have always soaked mine. Thank you for pointing that great tip out!!
Great I can do it at home, made with love. Hahaha!