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Copycat Arby's Curly Fries
Make Arby's iconic seasoned curly fries at home with a bold paprika-garlic spice blend and spiralized potatoes.
copycat · arbys · fast-food · side
🕑Prep25 min
🍳Cook15 min
⏱Total40 min
🍽Serves4
⭐DifficultyMedium
Ingredients
- 2 lbs russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- 1.Spiralize the potatoes. Using a spiralizer, cut the potatoes into curly strips. If you do not have a spiralizer, use a sharp knife to cut thin, long strips and curl them by hand.
- 2.Make the seasoning. Combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix well.
- 3.Coat the fries. Toss the spiralized potatoes with cornstarch and half of the seasoning blend in a large bowl until evenly coated. The cornstarch creates that signature crispy coating.
- 4.Fry until golden. Heat vegetable oil to 375°F in a deep fryer or heavy pot. Fry the curly potatoes in small batches for 3-4 minutes until deep golden brown and crispy. Do not overcrowd the fryer.
- 5.Season and serve. Transfer the hot fries to a paper towel-lined plate and immediately toss with the remaining seasoning blend. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Arby’s curly fries are arguably even more famous than their roast beef sandwiches. Those perfectly spiraled, boldly seasoned fries with their distinctive orange-brown color and addictive savory-spicy flavor are one of the best fast-food sides ever created. This copycat recipe gets you remarkably close to the real deal.
The Secret
The signature Arby’s curly fry flavor comes from a specific combination of paprika, garlic, onion, and cumin — with just enough cayenne to add warmth without overwhelming heat. The cornstarch coating is what gives them that extra-crispy shell that stays crunchy even as they cool.
Pro Tips
- A spiralizer attachment for your stand mixer makes this recipe significantly easier and produces the most uniform curls.
- For extra crispiness, soak the spiralized potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before coating and frying.
- These fries are best served immediately but can be kept warm in a 200°F oven for up to 15 minutes.
- Try dipping them in Arby’s-style horsey sauce (equal parts mayonnaise and prepared horseradish).
