Crispy Crinkle-Cut Waffle Fries with Tangy Dip
Crispy Crinkle-Cut Waffle Fries with Tangy Dip deliver a shattering crunch from double-frying and a fluffy, tender interior. The creamy sauce blends mayo, ketchup, pickle brine, and a touch of heat for a balanced tang and gentle spice. Serve these crowd-pleasers for game night, cookouts, or as a standout side to burgers and sandwiches.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Crinkle-Cut Waffle Fries with Tangy Dip, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Waffle Fries:
- 2
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (400 degrees C). Place two wire racks on top of paper towels.
- 3
Fill a large bowl with ice water. Using a mandoline with a waffle blade set to 1/4 inch, slice the potatoes crosswise, then rotate 90 degrees and make another slice for each waffle fry (you can also use a crinkle cutter following the same method).
- 4
As you finish slicing, add the cut waffle fries to the ice water.
- 5
In a large heavy saucepan, pour in 2 inches of oil. Attach a candy/oil thermometer to the side of the pan. Heat the oil over medium heat to 310 degrees F (155 degrees C).
- 6
Drain the waffle fries and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 7
Working in batches, fry the waffle fries for 4 to 5 minutes. They should be just cooked through at this stage, but not browned.
- 8
Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and place on the wire racks.
- 9
Increase the oil temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Add the waffle fries in batches and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
- 10
Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt. Transfer the cooked fries to the oven to keep warm while you fry the remaining waffle fries.
- 11
Serve with Zippy Fry Sauce.
- 12
Zippy Fry Sauce
- 13
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle brine, and Sriracha.
- Calories 176.61 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 2.43 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 21.58 g 8%
- Total Fat 9.46 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 1.38 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 6.22 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 154.68 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 1.63 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 1.99 g --
- Added Sugars 1.17 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 17.6 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.86 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 483.81 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 6.07 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 11.69 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Eggs 🥚
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Crispy Crinkle Cut Waffle Fries with Tangy Dip is made with 7 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Dill Pickle Slices, Ketchup, Mayonnaise, and Peanut Oil. Each serving provides about 176.61 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Crinkle-Cut Waffle Fries with Tangy Dip made of?
- The main ingredients are Dill Pickle Slices, Ketchup, Mayonnaise, Peanut Oil, Russet Potato. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Crinkle-Cut Waffle Fries with Tangy Dip?
- About 50 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 176.61 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Crinkle-Cut Waffle Fries with Tangy Dip easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 13 steps.
- Is Crispy Crinkle-Cut Waffle Fries with Tangy Dip healthy?
- Crispy Crinkle-Cut Waffle Fries with Tangy Dip has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 176.61 calories and 2.43 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 154.68 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.38 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Eggs and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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