French fries are probably the most consumed preparation of potatoes. It is one of the most loved foods by everyone and rarely will you ever find someone who would turn down an offer of having a few fries. Depending on where you live, it may be quite expensive based on the availability of potatoes for instance. These are however commonly sold along with fast food items such as popular fast food chains like McDonalds and KFC. It may be a much healthier option to prepare them at home, however it will take up a bit of your time. Cutting the potatoes into the desired shape is another time consuming task that is involved in the preparation of French fries. Fortunately, there are special tools designed specifically for this task called French fry cutters. Here are some of the best French fry cutters that you can purchase.
Savant Potato Slicer
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Why we like it: The Savant Potato slicer is a simple, easy to use machine that will save you a lot of time at the kitchen if you are cutting up fruits and vegetables using a knife. The machine features an easy to use handle that is comfortable to hold. There are multiple blades that come with the machine based on what you plan on cutting up. It is also great for cutting up apples as the machine is able to separate the core of the apple from the fruit without the need for you doing this yourself. Cleaning up shouldn’t be a problem as it is safe to be washed in the dishwasher without damaging any of the parts. The large handles that are used to operate the machine ensures your safety while cutting up the vegetables as the blades are quite sharp.
Weston Products French Fry Cutter
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Why we like it: This French fry cutter from Weston offers an efficient and easy to use design for cutting up potatoes and vegetables. The machine is made of a high quality ABS plastic that is quite durable to be used for a long period of time. There are non-slip rubber feet at the base of the machine to ensure that it does not slip during its usage. Clean up is a breeze with the Weston French fry cutter as you can simply just throw it in the dishwasher without worrying about it getting damaged. The mechanism used in cutting up the food could be a lot better though as it requires a sideways push in order to cut up the potatoes. You can use the machine to cut fruits and vegetables as well so it is a great utensil to use when preparing salads.
Progressive International White Mandoline Slicer
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Why we like it: Mandolin’s, simple, strong and safe to use also a good value for your money.
The mandolin blade adjustment knob is a seamless change between the built-in slicer and waffle blades, eliminating loose edges or parts. With a quick turn of the wrist, you will make your ideal waffle cuts. whether you like thin 1.0mm or thicker up to 7.5mm this one slicer will do both.
With the safety handguard secured the stainless steel, extra-wide slicing deck will help food gently slide out. The feet are non-skid on this mandoline and fold in for compact storage. Also, for your convenience, it is safe to clean in your dishwasher.
Prepworks Vegetable and French Fry Cutter
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Why we like it: The Prepworks French fry cutter is a low cost machine that efficiently cuts up potatoes into French fries. The machine is constructed of a high quality plastic with interchangeable stainless steel blades. The machine is easy to operate and really doesn’t require any instruction manual as it is fairly trivial. You will have to cut up the potato into smaller portions or halves so that it fits on the machine. After that all you have to do is squeeze the handle to cut up the fries. You can choose between the larger fries or even smaller sized fries using the two interchangeable blades. Cleaning up after you have used the machine is quite simple as it washes off quite easily.
Culina French Fry Potato Cutter
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Why we like it: The Culina French fry cuter is a low cost option that you can purchase for cutting up your potatoes and vegetables. The design of the machine is quite convenient for cutting up potatoes as it has a curved shape at the lower end of the machine to hold the potato easily. There are two blades that come with the machine which are interchangeable based on the size of the French fries that you need. There is the blade for the regular sized fries and also another blade if you prefer having them cut into a much thinner form. You are guaranteed to get evenly cut fries that match the quality of fries served at restaurants. There is also a recipe for making the fries a lot healthier which could come in handy if you are on a diet. Clean up after usage is a breeze as you just have to spray a bit of water on the blades.
TigerChef TC-20562
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Why we like it: The TigerChef TC-20562 is a strong, efficient machine that you can use for cutting up your fries. Like most other French fry cutters out there, it is not limited to just cutting up potatoes as it can cut various other vegetables and fruits as well. There are variety of choices for the machine that you can choose from, but the complete combo set and the 11-piece combo set are the most expensive of the lot. The package includes the French fry cutter along with a free cleaning brush as well which should come in handy in cleaning the blades after it is used. The operation of the machine is fairly simple and easy to use. The build quality of the machine is quite fantastic as it is made of a stainless heavy duty steel that will ensure its long term usage. There are suction cups at the bottom that will hold the machine in place while you are using it.
Ohana Magic French Fry Cutter
Why we like it: One of the biggest advantages of the Ohana Magic French fry cutter is its extremely cheap price when compared to other French fry cutters. Probably the main drawback will be its build quality as it is made of plastic. There are two blades that are attached to the machine for cutting up the potatoes and these are made of high quality stainless steel. However, in order to cut up the vegetables without having to apply too much of force, it is highly recommended that you cut the vegetable before inserting, preferably into halves. This way you will avoid damaging the chopper blades. The diced up vegetables will be collected in the two collectors that come with the machine so that you don’t have to leave a mess on the kitchen. A nice feature in the design is that the handle operates from top to bottom so you can push using your body weight when cutting up the vegetable.
TMS® Potato French Fry Cutter
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Why we like it: The TMS French fry cutter is another suitable option for your French fry cutting needs. The cutter is made of heavy duty stainless steel that will ensure that it will be healthy to use in the long run. The handle of the cutter is made of an alloy steel that provides a comfortable grip. Apart from just cutting French fries, you can use the machine to easily cut other vegetables such as apples and oranges for salads or also carrots and lettuce. The machine is extremely easy to use and cuts the potatoes into the perfect size that is used to make fries. The blades are sized at 0.25” which is quite sufficient to cut the entire potato with ease. The package comes with the French fry cutter along with interchangeable blades for the high price that it is sold for.
New Star 42313 French Fry Cutter
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Why we like it: This French fry cutter by New Star is one of the most popular models of French fry cutters out there. It does come at quite a hefty price tag, but this is more than made up for by the quality and convenience it offers. The cutter is made of a rust proof heavy duty iron body that will ensure that it will remain healthy to use over a long period of time. There is a stainless steel rod that is used to push the potato into the cutter. The fries will be cut into 0.5” sizes which should be the standard size for regular sized French fries. You can mount the device on your table or wall based on your preference. Apart from just cutting French fries you can also purchase additional accessories that will allow the machine to be used for other tasks.