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Of all the deliciously fantastic ways to eat potatoes, the french fry just might be the best. There really is nothing quite like the way each individual crispy fry finds the perfect balance of savory saltiness and fat. Once the french fry cravings hit, you can never stop at just one!
French fries are extremely versatile and can be jazzed up with fancy toppings or simply inhaled from a paper bag of greasy fast food. These beloved fried potatoes are eaten all over the world, even in countries where you can't find a McDonald's, you can probably get your hands on some french fries.
The Brits eat their chips thick-cut with salt and malt vinegar, Canadians eat theirs drenched in brown gravy, and Belgians eat fries dipped in mayonnaise. No matter what condiments you enjoy your fries with, there are plenty of different cut shapes and styles that can enhance and elevate your fried potato experience. What better way to celebrate National French Fry Day than by indulging in all the forms and flavors of these irresistible crisps?
This style of fry challenges the norm of a rectangular cut potato and redefines what a french fry could look like. Waffle fries are a delightful choice when it comes to craving a bigger bite.
This unique style of waffle-like shape is great for holding small pockets of dipping sauce or ketchup well. Top them off with a savory blend of cheese, scallions, and bacon for a loaded waffle fries appetizer!
These are a bit tricky to make from scratch at home considering you'll need a tool specifically designed to cut your potatoes into a waffle shape. However, you can't go wrong with grabbing a delicious bag from the freezer section of the grocery store!
These fries are fancied up big time. When you order truffle fries from a restaurant, they typically come in a skinnier style cut and are tossed in or sprinkled with rich, truffle-infused oil. Commonly topped with parmesan and herbs, as well as some sort of aioli for dipping instead of ketchup.
Not all french fries are the same, I think we've covered that by now. They can be defined by their shape (waffle fry vs steak fry) and their type (regular vs sweet potato). Some styles of french fries can be defined by what comes served on top of them (think truffle fries). So, when you have a heaping pile of french fries topped with brown gravy and cheese curds, those aren't just fries, that's a delicious, mouthwatering dish called poutine!
Poutine is a Canadian delicacy that was invented in Quebec. The dish has evolved over the years to include a variety of toppings, but the gravy and the cheese curds remain the signature components.
It's name hails from a Quebecian slang term that translates to 'mess.' The sloppier, the better is the saying when it comes to perfect poutine!
If you prefer thick wedges of fried potatoes with that pillowy soft interior, look no further than steak fries! The larger surface area of this cut of potato provides an opportunity to really pile on the seasonings to completely transform your steak fries. Parmesan steak fries are a favorite of mine, but this recipe for loaded steak fries is calling my name!
Picture this: a thick, robust cut of your favorite steak. Yep, I'm sure that made you hungry, but that's not the point. That's essentially the idea behind the design of steak fries - a larger surface area, and a thicker cut of potato.
The larger cut of steak fries makes it so they tend to be on the softer side all around, compared to skinnier fries. So, if you're looking for a perfect crunch, you won't find that here.
Packed with vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin A (which is good for eyesight), sweet potatoes are considered a superfood. - According to (WebMd). So, drop the guilt for a little while and snack on a plate of savory sweet potato fries!
Sweet potato fries have a sweeter flavor than regular french fries and the interior will feel a bit softer/creamier as well. Although all of us wish we could say that sweet potato fries are the solution to making french fries healthy, they are just as deep-fried as regular fries. However, you can toss them into the oven or air-fryer with less oil for a bit more of a guilt free dish.
Some of the most recognizable french fries in the world are served at McDonald's. The reason behind it, other than being mouthwatering delicious, is due to the unique shoestring style in which they are served.
Shoestring fries are long and skinny, similar to the strings you tie your shoes with! The skinnier cut makes a crispier french fry, and once tossed in salt, they are the perfect ratio of crunchy to soft to salty.
Potatoes are just as much a morning staple as they are afternoon and evening. However, a normal plate of french fries served with eggs would be a bit weird.
There is no better side for a delicious Sunday brunch when it comes to home fries. Home fries are a thicker cut of potato, typically cubed rather than shredded like hash browns.
These coil-shaped fries are a favorite for many, and not just for the fun shape. Curly fries have a distinct flavor that other style fries don't seem to emulate. This is mostly due to the fact that most curly fries at fast food chains and restaurants come from similar recipes - They are coated with a combination of flour and seasonings such as paprika and garlic.
Want to make curly fries at home? You'll find it easier if you use a spiralizer. If you don't have one, you can use a knife to carefully cut spirals into the curly shape as you rotate the potato. The trick is to use a long potato to get the curliest fry possible!
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