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I Tried Every Fast Food French Fry & These Are Officially The Best
Feb 26, 2025
Every fast food chain has a menu item that makes it special. You go to Wendy's for the Frosty. A Taco Bell trip wouldn't be complete without a Crunchwrap. And a Big Mac is the hallmark of the entire McDonald's menu. But no matter where you're stopping, you can reliably order some French fries.
Unlike burgers and chicken sandwiches, French fries are famously difficult to make at home—or at least difficult to make as well as a fast food version. Unless you budget enough time to double fry your potatoes, a trip to the drive-thru is your safest bet for crispy potato goodness.
If made well, fries are the side that often upstages the rest of your meal. But if they're made poorly? They become a soggy and disappointing footnote.
Fries can come in so many different shapes, like classic, crinkle, curly, or waffle. But fries can also differ in the way they're cooked (the difference between peanut oil, canola oil, and beef fat is staggering). And don't even get us started on the effect that seasoning has on your spuds (if you've ever had the misfortune of eating an under-salted fry, you get it).
If the quality of your fries is an important factor when you choose which drive-thru to visit, this ranking is for you. We've tried fast food fries at some of the most popular fast food chains—from regional spots to international giants—to determine which ones were the best. And our number one pick just might surprise you.
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