Frying up some homemade French fries? Why not save yourself a lot of time and effort (not to mention knife nicks) by using a professional French fry cutter. If backyard barbecues and burgers are a regular in your home then these are a must-have for your kitchen.
And of course, a commercial French fry cutter is a necessity if you run a diner or restaurant where French fries are on the menu. So take a look through our list as we count down the 7 best commercial French fry cutters.
Sopito French Fry Cutter
Editors’ Choice: 4.8 out of 5.0 stars
This Sopito brand French fry cutter gives the look and feel of a professional grade French fry cutter. It can fit spuds that are about 3.5 inches wide and 5.5 inches long in it’s cutter box. This is a traditional lever-type French fry cutter.
It’s made out of stainless steel so you get durability and that diner look and feel. Plus, it’s great for slicing up vegetables like zucchinis or making thinly sliced apple spears for your little ones.
Westmark Multipurpose French Fry Cutter
Editors’ Choice: 4.8 out of 5.0 stars
If you want a commercial fry cutter with a bit more versatility with cut sizes then this Westmark model would be a good choice for you. The size of your cuts is adjustable between 9 x 9 millimeters, 10 x 10 millimeters and 12 x 12 millimeters.
This is another lever-type French fry cutter but the whole thing folds down to about 4.6 inches tall and 9 inches long when you are done with it.
ICO Stainless Steel 2-Blade French Fry Potato Cutter
Editors’ Choice: 4.7 out of 5.0 stars
This is a heavy duty French fry cutter. It comes with 2 blades: one slices up to 36 fries at once and the other slices up to 64. It comes in a heavy duty stainless steel chassis and the blades are also made of stainless steel.
The base has 2 rubber feet up front while the rear of the base features a large suction cup so you can literally stick it to your counter top while you are using it so it doesn’t move around – all in a package that weighs just over a pound!
WYZworks Commercial Heavy Duty French Fry Cutter
Editors’ Choice: 4.7 out of 5.0 stars
This is an impressive looking French fries cutting machine. It is propped up on 4 legs, each with their own suction cups for grip and stability. The cutting square is askew so you can set a potato down and it will sit comfortably in the corner.
The box is opened up on one side so you can easily load larger spuds. It comes with a blade that chops 3/8” wide cuts and a second blade for free that makes thinner 1/2” cuts. You can even mount this cutter to a wall!
Sopito Electric French Fry Cutter
Editors’ Choice: 4.6 out of 5.0 stars
This is about as easy as it gets when it comes to making fries. This is an automatic French fry cutter. All you do is load your spud, press the forward button and watch the push plate force the potato into the blade.
Then, just press the backward button to move the push plate back in into position to load your next spud. No levers and no manual labor. The cutter box is about 3.5” wide and 7.7 inches long and the blade makes 1/2” strips.
BotaBay Commercial Vegetable Fruit Chopper
Editors’ Choice: 4.6 out of 5.0 stars
Don’t let the name fool you. This is a true, multi-purpose food chopper that would be perfectly at home in any commercial kitchen or large residential kitchen. It stand on 4 legs and features an overhead handle.
The set comes with 2 interchangeable blades. One makes ¼ inch cuts and the other makes 3/8” cuts. The frame is made of aluminum alloy and all of the detachable parts are hand-washable.
TOPHORT French Fry Cutter
Editors’ Choice: 4.5 out of 5.0 stars
This is another industrial-looking French fry cutter that also stands on 4 leags, each with rubber feet to prevent slipping. This one though comes with 3 interchangeable blades: one cuts ½” slices, one cuts 3/8” slices and the other cuts ¼” slices.
So this is a great cutter to have if you like to make large steak fries. And like our last cutter, it is made of a corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy and can be used to chop a very large variety of foods.
Commercial French Fry Cutter Buying Guide
These appliances vary widely in price and size. So to get the bets French fry cutter for your dollars, consider the following:
Fries and More?
If you plan to use your cutter for more than just French fries, consider a model that comes with at least 2 different sized blades.
Kitchen Space
If space in your kitchen is limited you will definitely want to go with a smaller, counter top model like the first few items on our list or one that can be mounted to the wall.
Value
If you don’t have much need for a French fry cutter but will want one for when the need does arise, consider getting one of the cheaper models.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the best commercial French fry cutter?
A: Sopito makes some of the most reliable and long-lasting commercial French fry cutters which is part of the reason why 2 of their products show up on our list.
Q: Where can I find a French fry cutter?
A: These days, it’s much easier to find specialty kitchen appliances like French fry cutters online. But you can still find them in department stores of home goods stores.
Q: How do you cut a mandolin into French fries?
A: If your mandolin has a Julienne setting, it can be used to cut French fries.
Some Final Advice
Obviously, the best French fry cutter for your needs will depend on if you are actually shopping for your restaurant or your home kitchen. And sometimes, there may be some overlap – especially if you love to make French fries at home.
But we composed our list based on overall quality and versatility. All of the items on our list can be used in both kitchen and small commercial kitchens. So it’s really up to your needs. There are also items that are great for much more than potatoes. So peruse our list of commercial French fry cutters and good luck in the kitchen!
