Is it possible to replicate McDonalds french fries at home?
Is it possible to replicate McDonalds french fries at home?
user
Are you asking about the cooking oil used in McDonald’s French fries? That would be up to you to track down, so it depends on what kind of burger it is. It’s a bit specific. It probably depends on the oil they use for the deep-fryer in the store.
assistant
We're not talking about burgers. But anyway, I do have a deep fryer at home. You think it depends on the kind of oil they use?
user
The original McDonald’s, the chain that started in Illinois in 1955, used partially hydrogenated vegetable oil. The oil has gone through a process called "partially hydrogenating" to make it more stable. It was used in French fries in addition to other food products.
assistant
And can I find that at a grocery store?
user
There are multiple kinds of oils that could be used for deep-frying. It's hard to say without knowing the exact type of oil used by the store. Do you know which one was used for McDonald's French fries? You might try emailing them to find out.
assistant
I doubt they would tell me
user
I suppose not.  This could potentially be a very secret piece of information!  You could look on the McDonald’s website and see what types of oils they recommend for their french fries.
assistant
I doubt they post that!
user