Crispy Crunchy Shoestring Potatoes
Cuisine: American
Categories: Snacks & Party Food
Recipe Source: Susie Gall
Crispy Crunchy Shoestring Potatoes are the ultimate potato side dish! These thin, delicate fries are fried to a perfect golden brown, offering an irresistible crunch and a fluffy interior. They're incredibly versatile, perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce, serving alongside burgers and sandwiches, or enjoying as a snack on their own.

Difficulty: EASY
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Serving Size: 3 servings
Ingredients:
- Canola oil for deep-frying (around 3-4 inches of oil)
- 4 Yukon Gold Potatoes
- salt & ground black pepper
Directions:
- Place oil in a large, deep, pan, Dutch oven or deep-fryer. Attach a deep-fry thermometer to monitor the temperature and heat oil to 350F.
- While oil is heating, wash and peel potatoes and remove any dark spots.
- Using a mandoline slicer fitted with the julienne blade and slice potatoes into matchsticks.
- Place sliced potatoes in a large bowl of ice water for 10 minutes.
- Remove potatoes from water bath and place on paper towels or clean dish cloths to dry completely.
- Pat the potatoes dry or use a salad spinner, if available. The dryer the potatoes, the less excess splattering there will be. The next step is crucial to not having a disaster (or fire) in your kitchen. Do NOT add too many potatoes at one time.
- Once oil is 350F, place dried potatoes (1-cup at a time) in the oil and stir to separate them. Adjust temperature to keep it as close to 350F as possible.
- Fry 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 minutes or until dark golden brown – watch closely and stir often..
- Transfer cooked potatoes with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel covered surface and season with salt and black pepper. If desired, add other spices or seasonings at this time.
- Repeat process until all potatoes are fried.
- Allow potatoes to cool completely, then store in an airtight container. The potatoes will stay crispy and crunchy at least 3 days and probably more.
- Serve as is or with a side of sweet, hot mustard, bbq sauce or dip of your choice.