Zesty Shoestring Fries
Zesty Shoestring Fries are crispy, thin-cut fries packed with bold flavors. Coated with a blend of zesty seasonings, these golden fries are the perfect snack or side dish for burgers, sandwiches, or as a standalone treat.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish, Snack
- Method: Frying, Baking, Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1. Wash and peel the potatoes. Use a mandoline slicer or sharp knife to cut them into thin shoestring-sized strips.
2. Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl of cold water and soak for 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
3. Drain and pat the potatoes dry with a clean kitchen towel.
4. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, and smoked paprika.
5. Toss the dried potato strips with olive oil and the seasoning mixture until evenly coated.
6. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
7. Fry the potatoes in batches, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy (about 2–3 minutes per batch).
8. Remove fries with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
9. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Instructions
1. Wash and peel the potatoes. Use a mandoline slicer or sharp knife to cut them into thin shoestring-sized strips.
2. Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl of cold water and soak for 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
3. Drain and pat the potatoes dry with a clean kitchen towel.
4. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, and smoked paprika.
5. Toss the dried potato strips with olive oil and the seasoning mixture until evenly coated.
6. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
7. Fry the potatoes in batches, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy (about 2-3 minutes per batch).
8. Remove fries with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
9. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
– For extra crispiness, double fry the potatoes by frying once at 325°F (160°C) for 2 minutes, then frying again at 375°F (190°C) for 1-2 minutes.
– Baking option: Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
– Air fryer option: Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway.
– Serve with ranch, ketchup, or spicy mayo for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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