Making homemade shoestring fries at home requires a few steps. According to Slutzky, "The best approach ... is to slice them using a mandoline, leaving the slices a little on the thicker side." This tool allows you to keep the fries at a uniform thickness, so they cook evenly — just be careful, as the blade on a mandoline is notoriously sharp. "Next, take your kitchen knife and cut them lengthwise into thin matchsticks to create shoestring fries," Slutzky advised. The result will feel more like a wet noodle than a french fry, but once cooked, they will crisp up into the texture you know and love.
For even quicker results, you can spring for more professional-grade tools. "If you're serious about making fries," Slutzky added, "you could also consider investing in a French fry cutter, which makes it quick and easy to cut perfect fries every time." This way, you can regularly enjoy restaurant-like shoestring fries without using as many tools for every batch. This gadget will also make it easier to slice your potatoes in bulk, which you can then freeze for later use.
