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Curly Fries (Gluten free, Egg free, Dairy free, Soy Free, Nut Free)

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These curly fries take me right back to childhood road trips and drive-thru dinners—hot, crispy, and perfectly seasoned. I loved them then, and I love them even more now because they’re gluten-free, soy-free, and homemade with care. Every bite is pure comfort and a little blast of nostalgia.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 people

Ingredients

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 medium sized Russet potatoes
  • all-purpose gluten free flour with xanthan gum
  • 4 TB paprika
  • 2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 4 tsp sea salt, divided
  • 2 cups water
  • Canola oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. Batter: Mix flour, paprika, cayenne, and onion powder. Stir in water until smooth.
  2. Prepare potatoes: Spiralize russets into curls. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
  3. Coat & Fry: Dip potato curls into batter. Fry in oil heated to 375 °F in small batches for ~4 minutes, until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
  4. Season & Serve: While hot, sprinkle with salt. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Pro Tips:

  • Fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature.
  • For extra crunch, double-fry: briefly fry 2 min, rest, then fry again 2 min.
  • Customize seasonings (e.g. garlic powder, Cajun, truffle, Vegan Parmesan)
  • Author: Nikki
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 20