Vegan Copycat McDonald's Fries
Ingredients
- 2 large Russet potatoes or 4 smaller ones, thinly sliced
- 2 tsp arrowroot starch
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/4-1/2 tsp sea salt plus extra for topping
- Homemade ketchup or thousand islands for dipping
Instructions
Preparation:
- Start by soaking the thinly sliced potatoes in cold water for 20-30 minutes. This helps remove excess starch for a crispier result. Once soaked, pat them completely dry.
Seasoning:
- In a dry bowl, combine arrowroot starch, maple syrup, avocado oil, and 1/4-1/2 tsp sea salt. Mix until the potato slices are well coated.
Air Fryer Option:
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
- Place the seasoned fries into the air fryer basket and cook for 17-20 minutes, making sure to stop and shake or flip the fries every 5 minutes.
- The result? Crispy, authentic, and slightly sweet fries that rival the ones from McDonald's.
Oven Baked Option:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- After thoroughly drying the soaked fries, generously coat them with oil and seasonings.
- Spread the seasoned fries in a single layer on a parchment-lined pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes (25 for thicker fries).
- Increase the oven temperature to 425°F and continue baking until the fries are golden brown and crispy, approximately 20 more minutes.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Once cooked to perfection, sprinkle an additional 1/4 tsp of sea salt on top.
- Serve your copycat McDonald's fries with my homemade ketchup or vegan thousand islands (from my Ebook-book linked above in blog post) for an authentic and satisfying fast-food experience :)