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arby's curly fries

Crispy Copycat Arby's Curly Fries Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs russet potatoes (about 4 large)
  • 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp flaky salt, for finishing

Method
 

  1. Spiralize the potatoes into curls using a curly fry blade, then rinse under cold water.
  2. Soak the curls in cold water for 30 minutes, then drain and pat completely dry.
  3. Whisk the cornstarch and spices together, then toss the dried curls until evenly coated.
  4. Fry in batches at 350°F (175°C) for 4 to 5 minutes per batch, until deep golden and crisp.
  5. Toss the hot fries with the flaky salt and serve immediately.

Notes

Plan for the 30-minute soak in Step 2, since it isn't counted in the prep time above but does need to happen before frying. If you want to season extra ahead of time, the dry cornstarch blend keeps well in a sealed jar for a few weeks, so you can make a double batch of seasoning whenever you're already measuring spices.