Cook McDonald's French Fries at home French Fries Recipe (Inspired by McDonald's) Ingredients 2 Idaho russet potatoes 1/4 cup corn syrup 1 1/2 cups water 6 cups peanut oil 1/4 cup beef lard 2 teaspoons salt, to taste 1/4 teaspoon beef bouillon granules (optional) Cooking Time: 30minutes Directions 1) Peel potatoes and julienne the peeled potatoes into shoestring french fries. They should be 1/4-inch by 1/4-inch thick and about 4 inches to 6 inches long. 2) In a large bowl combine corn syrup and water, being sure to mix throughly until the corn syrup is evenly distributed. Add the french fries to the sugar water solution. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes. 3) While the french fries are soaking, in a heavy bottomed stock pot or deep fryer, heat peanut oil in a deep fryer until it reaches 375ºF. 4) Remove french fries from sugar water and pat dry. Carefully add them to the oil ...