Crispy golden waffle fries paired with creamy, smoky Chick-fill-A sauce is the ultimate comfort combination. This easy recipe lets you recreate the fast-food favourite at home with simple ingredients and minimal effort.
Homemade Waffle Fries
Ingredients
- 3–4 large russet potatoes (best for crispiness)
- 2–3 tbsp vegetable oil (or spray oil for air fryer)
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: pinch of cayenne for spicy fries
How to Cut Waffle Fries (Important Step)
- Use a mandolin slicer with the waffle blade (crinkle-cut blade).
- Slice the potato lengthwise, rotating the potato 90 degrees between each slice.
- This rotation creates the criss-cross waffle pattern.
- Keep slices medium thickness (about ¼ inch) for perfect crispiness.
Instructions
Option 1: Air Fryer (Best & Crispiest)
- Soak sliced potatoes in cold water for 20–30 minutes to remove starch.
Drain, rinse, and pat completely dry.
Toss with oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Air fry at 200°C / 400°F for 12–15 minutes, shaking halfway.
Option 2: Deep Frying (Authentic Fast-Food Style)
Soak potatoes 20 minutes, then dry well.
Heat oil to 160°C / 320°F.
First fry (softening fry): cook potatoes 3–4 minutes.
Remove, increase oil to 190°C / 375°F.
Second fry (crisping fry): cook 2–3 minutes until golden.
Option 3: Oven-Baked
- Preheat oven to 220°C / 425°F.
- Place potatoes on a parchment-lined tray.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and browned.
Part 2: Homemade Chick-fil-A Sauce (Copycat)
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp smoky BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional but recommended)
- 1 tsp lemon juice or ½ tsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, Dijon, and honey until creamy.
- Add BBQ sauce and whisk until smooth and uniform.
Add lemon juice, paprika, garlic powder and blend well.
Refrigerate 30 minutes to let flavors blend.
Serving Suggestions
Serve waffle fries with:
- Chick-fil-A sauce
- Spicy mayo
- Ketchup
- Garlic aioli
- Ranch dip
The Chick-fil-A sauce also works great for:
- chicken tenders
- chicken sandwiches
- wraps
- burgers
- roasted potatoes
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