

You've Got to See How Waffle Fries Are Actually Made

Mind. Blown.

If you've ever eaten waffle fries, then this quintessential question must have crossed your mind: How in the world did they get cut like this?

After watching numerous tutorials online, debunking the theory that spuds are mashed and pressed on a waffle iron, and then later digging around for the best equipment to use, we've finally gotten to the bottom of this mystery that's been plaguing our potato-hungry minds.

Essentially, you need a mandolin and a specific waffle-cutting blade, also known as a "crinkle cutter." When passed over this attachment, the potato is first cut in one direction and then—after you turn the spud 90 degrees—gets cut it in the opposite direction.

This results in a fry that has alternating ridges on each side. It also explains why the ends are only cut on one side with only vertical or horizontal lines. If that summary confuses you, watch this video to get look at how the whole thing works:

But if you still don't understand, we're not sure we can help you. It's kind of a mind f*ck until you try it for yourself.

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