How to Cut Potatoes into Fries

Wondering how to cut potatoes into fries? Here’s a step-by-step guide and video that shows you exactly how to cut potatoes for fries.

Video: How to cut potatoes into fries

Wondering how to cut potatoes into french fries but not sure what the best way is? Alex and I love making crispy oven fries at home – they’re even better than restaurant style fries! We use this method to cut potatoes into fries for our Crispy Fries and Sweet Potato Fries. Using this method was truly a game changer for us, and we hope it will be the same for you! Here’s our step-by-step guide to slicing potatoes for fries, including a video of me slicing potatoes into fries in our kitchen.

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How to cut potatoes into fries step by step

Step 1

Lay the potato on its side and use a large chef’s knife to cut a thin slice from the edge to serve as a flat base.

2nd step

Turn the potato cut-side down and slice thinly; make them the width you want for your fries.

step 3

Stack some of the slices and then slice them the other way to get fries.

And there you have it: how to cut potatoes into fries in 3 easy steps!

Let us know if you’ve tried our method for slicing potatoes into fries and let us know how it works in the comments below.

Best chef knives and cutting boards

Alex and I are often asked about the best cookware. And every time we reply: “A good, well-sharpened chef’s knife! A good knife can greatly improve your time in the kitchen and last for years (we’ve had our chef’s knives for over 10 years). Here are some of the knives we recommend, along with cutting boards and the best knife sharpener. These recommendations are perfect for outfitting your own kitchen, or great gifts for a wedding registry or someone who loves to cook!

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Looking for french fries recipes?

Now that you know how to cut potatoes into french fries, here are some of our favorite french fries recipes to try: