The only thing more Americana than the mighty french fry is debating about which french fries are the best.
But the variety is far from stagnant.
And without further ado, here is the definitely-definitive ranking of America’s favorite fast-food french fries in 2024.
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Arby’s curly fries, as evidenced by the generalshoulder shrug of a responsethe crinkle-cut newcomers have earned online.
For everychef endorsement, there’s another list ranking themamong the worst.
Yes, they’re famously and proudly cut fresh, using Kennebec potatoes, which is all laudable.
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Perfectly salty, hot, and crisp, they’re the benchmark for what a crinkle-cut fry can be.
Itsburgers might be divisive, but its crinkle cut fries stand out as some of the best.
For everyonline takedown, there’s an equally emotive threadsinging their praises.
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Plus, any french fry distinct enough to warrant asaucy menu hackis clearly doing something right.
Thesocial media responsewas swift and started, which speaks to the devout following these fries have.
But they’re pretty perfect, and there’s a reason the recipe hasn’t flinched since the ’80s.
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Fromchicken friestomozzarella fries(doesn’t it know that mozzarella sticks are already a thing?
Which, depending on your preference, may or may not prove appropriate.
Fans onReddit calling them thebest fries ever.
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Is Arby’s a perfect beacon of quality?Definitely not.
But the curly fries have earned their rightful reputation.
Plus, major props are earned for Wendy’s genius pairing of fries with its classicFrosty.
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And McDonald’s didn’t get here by accident.
Beloved by chefs, even when they’re cold, McDonald’s fries are undeniable and irresistable.
And in case its sheer fame and fandom alone wasn’t enough,surveys confirm their enduring success.
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