The Double-Fry Technique: How BurgerFi Gets Fries Just Right

French fries are more than a side — they’re a science. Perfect golden, salty crust with a soft fluffy interior is just the quintessential fast food experience. What makes the fast food french fries so crispy and crunchy? The secret weapon: The double-fry method.

The double fry method is very essential; it treats potatoes fairly, aiming for maximum tenderness and flavor. It has been a standard practice for fast-food chains for a long time and every ounce of effort pays off well. 

So why all this extra effort? To create the perfect fry! Whether paired with a succulent burger or enjoyed by itself, every fry should be the best bite from the first to the last. Let’s learn more about the science of potatoes and double fry. Ready to see how double-frying makes normal potatoes completely extraordinary? Let’s dig in! 

The Science of Double Frying

Double-frying is a cooking technique that completely transforms a normal potato into a savory, golden stick of comfort. The process of making the most mouth-watering fries begins with frying at a lower temperature. Low-temperature cooking allows the potato to soften fully and finish cooking without letting the surface develop a hard crust while making the interior pillowy soft.

Once the first fry is done, the heat is cranked up for the second frying. While frying at a higher temperature, the exterior quickly becomes crispy achieving that wonderful golden crunch we all love. This two-step process is what gives double-fried fries their signature texture— a crisp outside and tender inside.

Why Two-Fry Makes About the Best-Fried Potatoes

It is the deft balancing act between the temperature and timing that produces the perfect fry. Resulting in perfectly cooked fries every time. Beautifully contrasted with a tender inside and a crispy, golden-brown outside. And double frying, as it turns out, doesn’t just make the fry better; it makes the fry irresistible. 

Choosing the Right Potato

Every potato does not do well under pressure. To get the golden balance, the type of potatoes to make french fries can play a huge role. An all-season round, Russet, the king of French fries, without a doubt is the proper kind of potato for the perfect crispy-fluffy balance.       

Russets are high in starch content which, together with low moisture, makes them the optimal choice of potato for frying. The starch helps in developing that soft fluffy inside, while the low moisture prevents the fries soggy. Given these two, your fries get to crisp away beautifully during the second fry to yield that satisfying golden crunch.

Why Russets Rule the Frying World

The Russets’ shape, starchy flesh, and texture are why they make the best choice for double-frying. No matter if in-home or professional kitchens, using the right potatoes inevitably distinguishes fried potatoes as close to perfection as one can get. 

Preparing for Frying Potatoes

To get your golden, crispy sticks, you obviously have to prep them great. Properly preparing your potatoes is crucial. Let’s learn things step-by-step to prepare your potatoes before they go into the sizzling fryer.

Cutting Techniques

A crucial point in your frying is the way potatoes are cut. Cutting potatoes in uniform sizes helps ensure that they cook evenly and that each fry is crispy on the outside and airy on the inside. While traditional straight cuts are the most common, several styles may be tried including crinkle-cut, shoestring, and thick-cut. Each offers a different texture and flavor that makes every fry experience extra exciting.

Soaking and Drying

Once you finish cutting your potatoes, soak them in a bowl of cold water. This will help reduce the starchiness, which can otherwise cause fries to clump together or become greasy. Soaking also aids in achieving a crispier fry after frying. However, don’t overlook another important point: drying. Drying the soaked potatoes is just as important as soaking them. Moist potatoes will splatter in hot oil and won’t reach the same level of crispiness.

You might think these little steps are not so important, but they can indeed make a lot of difference in obtaining fries that are crisp on the outside and soft and tender on the inside.

Double fry Process Tried and Tested

Double frying is the practice of blanching and then a second fry with a higher temperature to achieve a crispy, golden exterior, and a fluffy, pillowy inside. Let’s learn more about this in detail.

First Fry (Blanching)

This first fry, known as blanching, is probably the most critical stage within the double-fry process. Set your oil temperature at about 325°F (163°C) and fry the potato for 5 to 7 minutes. At this point, the aim is not to achieve crispiness but rather to ensure that the inside of the potato has cooked through. The fries should come out tender but not browned. This soft fry allows the inside to become soft and fluffy, which is the prelude to the crispy exterior.

Rest Period

Once you complete frying the first batch, please hold off getting the second fry going. Allow those fries to rest for a few minutes. And yes, the waiting actually does help distribute the moisture inside the fries, which works wonders for the texture that is produced by the second fry.

Second Fry

Now on to the fun part: the second fry. Raise the oil temperature to 375°F (190°C) and fry the potatoes for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crunchy. The high-heat fry action is what gives the fries their signature personality and crunch. This gives the finished result: a crunchy, golden exterior that holds in that soft, fluffy interior— a true French fry! 

Oil Selection and Temperature Control 

Not every oil is intended for deep frying. Some are used as salad dressings, and some are used for stir-fries. You must know the oil you’re frying in. Don’t worry we have broken it down to help you out. 

Oil Selection

Choosing the right oil will help ensure that your fries possess great quality. You need to pick neutral oils with high smoke points, like canola or peanut oil. They tolerate the heat required for double frying without burning or imparting any unwanted flavor. Their neutral flavors retain the natural taste of the potatoes while giving the fries the right golden crunch.

Temperature Control

Temperature control is the secret of double frying. A thermometer becomes a supply tool that can help one maintain a specific frying temperature throughout the process. The first fry should be done with oil heated to about 325°F (163°C). With the second fry, the temperature needs to be raised to 375°F (190°C) to cook the fries evenly, with the perfect texture. 

Letting the temperature go down will leave the fries soft and gooey, while too high a temperature will scorch them. Consistent temperatures will give consistently great fries. 

Techniques for Flavoring

Throwing a bunch of seasoning and serving sounds quite easy, right? Well, it may be convenient but certain techniques ensure your fries are seasoned evenly and maintain their texture throughout. 

Timing

The key to seasoning fabulous fries is timing! Season the fries as soon as the fries are out after the second frying and are piping hot and crispy. Their warmth allows the seasoning to stick properly to each fry— creating a seasoning burst in each fry! Late seasoning results in soggy fries that are greasy, lack flavor, and unevenly seasoned.

Seasoning Mixes

When your fries are hot and ready, it’s time to play with flavoring. While traditional salt and pepper are always delicious, you can play with different seasoning blends to take your fries to the next level. A mix of garlic powder, paprika, and other seasonings or a medley of dried herbs will level up your fries to another dimension of flavor. Mix it up and find your ideal seasoning. 

Serving Suggestions and Pairings

Fries are often cornered as a side dish to the bold, almighty cheeseburgers. By doing that you are stealing the spotlight off of these golden sticks of satisfaction. Here are some suggestions to serve or pair your fries with and let them shine.

Classic Combinations

For most people, nothing beats crispy fried potatoes with ketchup or mayonnaise. These familiar saucy favorites got on the podium for a good reason— to balance sweetness or creamy richness against the crispy chunks of potato. Sometimes, minimality is needed to liven up the experience of having that classic fry.

Gourmet Twists

If you want to go a more gourmet and fancy route, drizzle aioli on the fries — elevate it with this intensely flavored dip for the fry. Truffle oil presents its earthy presence for adding a pinch of luxurious flavor and evolving the fries into a decadent treat. And, if you want that cheesy goodness, slather a generous helping of cheese sauce on the fries. Countless combinations await you, allowing you to tailor your fry experience and redefine your fries directory. 

BurgerFi’s Commitment to Fry Excellence

Our fries are the culmination of a double fry method that begins with fresh-cut russet potatoes and proceeds with several hours of preparation. Each fry is subject to handcrafted details for that ideal balance of crisp and softness. Biting into each fry would be an event of complete fry ecstasy! No matter how large your hunger may be, we’ve got a larger option.

• Regular fries: classic good ol’ fries, perfectly crispy and served piping hot.
• Large fries: for those who can never have enough.
• Bucket fries: share with your friends or come satisfy a king-sized craving.
• Urban-style fries: garnished with aged parmesan and herbs and served with a side of garlic aioli offer a higher taste pleasure that’s hard to resist.

Employing the double fry ensures that each fry at BurgerFi is perfected with time and detail. The dedication to delivering the best fries ensures we provide the best fries and cement BurgerFi’s reputation as serving one of the best fries in the industry.

Mastering the double-fry method is the secret to crafting at-home french fries that have a restaurant-quality taste. Be it for your own meal or to impress some guests, this method guarantees fries that would elevate any meal. Giddy up now! begin peeling those russets, heat up that oil, and get ready to relish the best fries you have ever made! 

Why so hesitant? Experience the best fries at your nearest BurgerFi outlet.