Americans love their French fries.
In fact,Reader’s Digestrecently ranked fries as the fifth most popular food in the country.
The best fries are golden brown and cooked to perfection.
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But where can you go to find the best fries in America?
We recently asked professional chefs and culinary experts to share their favoritefast-food fries, and ditto forburgers.
So, this time, we asked the experts to tell us about their favorite spot for fries.
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Other chefs we polled previously seem to agree, withmultiple pros choosing McDonald’sas their go-to fry spot.
“They start with fresh potatoes, then pre-fry the fries to golden brown.
The result is a very sturdy fry, perfect for topping in ketchup with a splash of malt vinegar.
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The boardwalk-style fries are cut fresh and cooked twice, resulting in a firm outside and mashed potato inside.
Giancarlo Borletti, executive chef of New York City’sBstro 38, says the same.
“Five Guys fries are the best fry in America.
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They’re cut fresh and cooked twice,” he says.
“The use of peanut oil in cooking the French fries gives them a unique flavor.
In addition, the Cajun seasoning compliments the flavor.”
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“Each bite is different, plus the cut holds a lot of sauce on the fry.”
“Bad fries are burnt or soggy or too salty.”
“They are always crispy and fresh.
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“I’m sure everyone has had some soggy chili cheese fries before.”
“Their fries are perfect.”
She worked there for nearly three years, hand-cutting 350 pounds of French fries daily.
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“We used a fry punch and would soak them in cold water to remove the excess starch.
As kitchen manager, she learned the importance of sourcing the right potato for an excellent French fry.
“It was a challenge, but a very interesting one.”
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“Most places have bland fries.”
But not this place; the upscale dive bar serves thick-cut French fries crisped to perfection and well-seasoned.
They’re “perfectly double-cooked frites, topped with a variety of extraordinary sauces,” Ross says.
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“For me, it’s shoestring all the way.
And Wood Ranch is where it’s at.”
Always crispy on the outside, with that fluffy potato goodness on the inside,” he says.
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“Pro tip for fellow fry enthusiasts: dip them in Wood Ranch’s tangy original barbecue sauce.
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