You can learn how to make your very own homemade French fries with this simple method of how to cut a potato with a knife. This step-by-step guide teaches you the basics of how to quickly slice potatoes.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Total Time10 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Gluten-Free, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Carefully, place the potato on its side and slice one-fourth to one-half of an inch of the potato straight down to the cutting board. Slice the potato until have slices have been sliced.
Next, place each slice of potato flat on the cutting board, then slice each potato piece into ¼ pieces.
Continue to slice potato pieces into strips until you have even ¼ to ½-inch strips.
Notes
Soak the sliced potatoes in a bowl of water before cooking to ensure extra crispiness.
Store any leftover potato slices in the refrigerator or freezer in a Ziploc bag until ready to use.
Use potato slices to make fries for game nights and other types of special occasions.
Serve French fries with homemade ketchup and your favorite sauces.