Homemade Crinkle Cut Fries

5 from 3 votes

Crispy, crunchy crinkle-cut french fries made homemade in the air fryer, stove top or oven.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crinkle cut, french fries, wavy

Servings: servings

Calories: 208kcal

Author: Erin

Cost: $1.95

Pour oil into a deep pot, to about 3-4 inches deep. Heat to 350 degrees. (This is around medium high heat, but not smoking.)
Wash and peel potatoes.
Use crinkle knife to cut ¼ inch parallel cuts through the potatoes, then cut those cross wise, at ¼ inch wide to create ¼ inch sticks with wavy edges.
Soak the cut french fries in an ice bath for 20 minutes to absorb excess starch.
Remove from water and dry thoroughly with a towel.
Toss the dried fries with rice flour to absorb excess moisture and aid in extra crispiness (optional).
Sprinkle the fries with fine salt.
In a few batches, air fry the french fries in a preheated 375 degree air fryer for 12-15 minutes, tossing halfway through until golden (see recipe notes for deep fry or bake instructions).
Remove cooked fries from the oil using a slotted spoon or deep frying basket, lie in a single layer and toss immediately with salt. Repeat with remaining batches until all the fries are cooked.

To deep fry:

Bring a few inches of neutral oil with a high smoke point, such as vegetable or peanut oil to 350 degrees.

Add the fries, and deep fry in the oil for 3-5 minutes until golden and crispy.

Remove the fries from the oil with a slotted spoon or skimmer and sprinkle with salt immediately.

To bake:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Arrange the cut potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer.

Drizzle the fries lightly with oil and sprinkle with fine salt, tossing to coat.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and crispy, tossing halfway in between cooking time.