Super Crispy Waffle Fries: Lamb Weston was founded in 1950 when Gib Lamb purchased a co-op plant in Weston, OR. The Pacific Northwest is known as one of the best adapted environments for growing potatoes. I'm bright enough to know that their waffle fries are highly processed, but I like the natural aesthetic the packaging goes for. Did you know waffle fries are created by quarter-turning the potato before each pass over the corrugated blade of a mandoline and deep-frying? This increases the surface area relative to the volume, which exposes a larger area to the cooking process and allows more water vapor to escape, resulting in a product that is crisper, and perhaps tastier as more of it is subject to browning and flavor producing effects. Potato skin can be seen on the edges of Lamb Weston's version of the fries, which may or may not play into the earthy potato flavor. These waffle fries were absolutely delicious. I prepared them in my air fryer to achieve a satisfyingly crispy texture. I didn't add any seasoning, but I found the amount of salt on them to be adequate. Being from WI I prefer my fries with cheese sauce, but ketchup worked well with them too. Doughboy approved
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