New product development for the king of fruit, durian (Durio zibethinus Murray) processing research in Thailand is needed to reduce over supply during durian season. This research is the first new product development of durian French fried-type. The objective was to evaluate the characteristics of the durian French fried-type product. The analysis method used to evaluate the optimum maturation of durian; starch and sugar content, frying condition; temperature at 160 ºC, 180 ºC, and 200 ºC, moisture loss and oil absorption including sensory analysis. The results showed that the maturation was high in starch content during three days before ripening. The average starch content was 34.9% and reducing sugar was less than 1%. The study of drying durian at 40 ºC to reduce the moisture content before freezing reduced oil absorption content. During frying, the more loss in moisture contents; 32.55, 38.93, and 46.14%, was the more increase in oil absorption content; 12.29, 14.40, and 24.68%, respectively. The oil absorption decreased when increased frying temperature. The optimum frying temperature was 160 ºC and 180 ºC for the accepted texture and color of the product (P< 0.05). However, the temperature at 180 ºC was accepted in both texture and less oil absorption. In conclusion, the moisture, starch and sugar content varied in the maturation. The optimum maturation for processing of durian French fried-type is three days before ripening. The frying temperature affects oil absorption, moisture content and texture. The product developed potentially benefits to manufacture for export to Asia market.