So I set out to make some super scrumdeliuptious McDonald's wannabee fries, while it didn't turn out that way, they DID turn out quite tasty. Hubby approved.
You re gonna need:
6-8 med sized russet potatoes
*here's why, were cutting these long ways, i tried all the different sizes and cut it different ways the med sized ones really were the best ones to use. (small= mashed pot, med = this recipe, lg= baked potatoes) moving on...
1/2 cup Sugar
1/4 cup Corn Syrup
3 Cups HOT water
1/4 Cup white vinegar
1 tbs Salt (plus extra for salting fries, I used Lawry's Seasoned Salt though)
Add Sugar and Corn Syrup in a Big 'Ol Pot (mines 8 qts, and it worked well). Add 3 Cups HOT water and stir until sugar is dissolved.
Wash potatoes. Working with one at a time (so they don't turn brown) peel and cut in half length wise. Cut into about 1/4"x1/4" strips. Mine were far from perfect to say the least. But you do want them thin to cook nice and crispy. Put slices of potato into pot of sugar water. Repeat with rest of potatoes. Let soak about 20 min.
Preheat Fryer to 375 degrees
Fill the pot up to about 4" below lip with water, DO NOT drain sugar water. Add vinegar and salt. Turn up to high to boil. Once boiling, cook for about 10-12 min. You want them soft, but not falling apart.
Drain potatoes on paper towel lined baking sheet for about 5 minutes.
Drop about 2 handfuls at a time of potatoes into fryer (that should be hot by now, if not, then wait until it gets to 375). Be careful, once those potatoes hit the fryer it'll bubble a lot. Fry for 2.5 min. Drain on paper towel lined baking sheet. Continue to do this until all fries are "blanched". Fries will be smooshy. Let them to cool to room temp, about 20 min.
Put all fries into a gallon size Ziploc bag and toss in the freezer for a few hours (or overnight).
When ready to use, preheat the fryer to 375. Drop fries in a handful or 2 at a time. Fry for about 3-5 min until they turn golden. Drain on paper towel lined plate and sprinkle with salt (or Lawry's). Serve immediately...ie HOT!
(by the way, fries will stay good for about 2 months in the freezer, but trust me, they wont last that long.)
Add Sugar and Corn Syrup in a Big 'Ol Pot (mines 8 qts, and it worked well). Add 3 Cups HOT water and stir until sugar is dissolved. 
Fill the pot up to about 4" below lip with water, DO NOT drain sugar water. Add vinegar and salt. Turn up to high to boil. Once boiling, cook for about 10-12 min. You want them soft, but not falling apart. 
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