McDonald's French Fries - Copycat Recipe

Name: McDonald's French Fries - Copycat Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 42 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 cups cold water; ½ cup corn syrup ((can sub 1/3 cup sugar)); 3 tablespoons salt; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 6 large Russet potatoes (About 4.5 pounds); 1 quart vegetable oil; ½ cup vegetable shortening; Salt (for seasoning)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:12min

Learn how to make McDonald's classic French Fry recipe at home! (And exactly how the restaurant does it!) These fries are golden and crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside!

Updated at: Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:31:00 GMT