Name: Culver’s Crinkle Cut Fries (Copycat) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lb potatoes; 1 cup white wine vinegar; 5 cups water; 5 cups vegetable oil; salt; parsley

Culver’s Crinkle Cut Fries (Copycat) Recipe

Barry Reddick Modified: November 12, 2023

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Crinkle fries are an American classic side and they are simple to make. These golden brown wavy strips are perfect for any social gathering. The ideal homemade side for any meal. We suggest trying them with some ketchup.

How To Make Culver’s Crinkle Cut Fries (Copycat)

This Culver\’s crinkle cut fries recipe is a classic. Deep fried until golden brown, these wavy strips are addictive in every crunchy bite.

Prep: 15 mins

Soak Time:: 1 hr

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 1 hr 40 mins

Serves:

Ingredients

2 lb potatoes, preferably Russets, peeled
1 cup white wine vinegar
5 cups water, up to 8 cups, for soaking
5 cups vegetable oil, up to 8 cups, for frying
salt, to taste

For Garnish:

parsley, chopped

Instructions

Begin by cutting potatoes into ½ inch-wide strips using a waffle cutter.
In a large container, submerge your fries in water. Add vinegar and toss slowly.
Cover and set aside at room temperature for an hour. Submerging in water will prevent the potatoes from discoloration, while the vinegar will flavor your potatoes. Drain your potatoes and pat dry afterward.
Heat your oil to 300 degrees F. Blanch your fires in batches until fully cooked inside but not crispy, roughly 3 to 5 minutes.
Drain strips and set aside, while you finish the other batches, then turn up the temperature to 360 degrees F.
Deep fry in batches until your crinkle fries turn golden brown and crispy, roughly 5 to 7 minutes. Drain strips and set aside.
Season lightly with salt then serve.