How Long To Soak Potatoes For The Crispiest Possible Fries

When making fries at home, there’s a simple hack to ensure the ideal crispiness level and it all comes down to how you dunk your potatoes in water before frying.

While a quick 15-30 minute soak in water does the trick, you can also let the sliced potatoes bathe for hours or even overnight before draining, drying, and frying them.

Soaking your potatoes will help draw out excess starch, creating a firmer, less moisture-packed fry. Once out of the water, it’s essential to pat them dry, or they’ll end up limp.

If you want to test your methods, using ice-cold water or even giving the spuds an ice bath can also help prevent the starch from becoming glue-like.