Every Style of French Fry Cut We Could Find

[@weirdhistoryfood]

What cut of potato is your favorite?

[@greywater3186]

Crinkle. Served too hot to hold.

[@joshkelley7218]

Potato boat

[@jewel65]

French fried, squares 😂

[@PhantomLover007]

The ones named after my favorite Stooge, of course.

[@lakrids-pibe]

Home made hashed

[@unweoncualquieradeinternet4151]

Fun fact: Matchstick fries are often used as a topping for hotdogs in Argentina in their "Pancho" hotdog, and in Chile in other hotdog called "Tejano" which means Texan

[@ianfinrir8724]

That sounds really good

[@that_1_guy_from_mars939]

I miss the wedges at KFC. They stood out among other fast food places.

[@AndyJay1985]

Agreed. The fries seem "off"

[@onemorechris]

@@AndyJay1985 kfc doesn’t taste of anything apart from fat and cheap oil. i don’t really get why people bother with it

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Same! Those were good :(

[@MrTerrorist]

Wedges are still sold in some Asian KFCs

[@janneke82]

I got breakfast from Wendy’s for the first time and they serve seasoned wedges with the meal and they were reminiscent of KFC’s wedges.

[@whymihere86]

Seattle native, the moment you started talking about the wedge fries I thought, "All right, Jo Jo's made the list!" Good job on the research for that.

[@kwpluckett]

The first time I've heard someone mention it that's not a local! I wonder if they call them Jojo's in California...

[@williamromine5715]

They are called jo jo's in Montana too.

[@fredrickseiler4492]

We've been calling them jo-jo's in NE Ohio for over 50 years.

[@calico9046]

@@fredrickseiler4492 right?? I thought it was odd as soon as they said “Pacific NW”. Also from NE Ohio haha. Maybe that has something to do w/ it? Our specific area? Idk

[@Theonetruewonderfly]

I was told by a former Pennsylvania resident they're called "JoJos" in Pennsylvania.

[@spartan1010101]

Mad respect for showing Thrasher's French Fries up there. Even as a Marylander though I don't see that many people put vinegar on it, it's always available but I can't resist the Old Bay and ketchup.

[@patrickcho791]

Thrasher’s has the best fries I’ve ever had! The malt vinegar is a must!

[@stickybuns8626]

No shame brother. I diverge from the malt vinegar and go with ketchup from time to time.

[@MrJoshcc600]

Malt vinegar for the win

[@trevorfletcher6335]

Great video. I could watch an entire one about the history of the tater tot. What an innovative way to avoid waste.

[@jahjoeka]

Same story with the cheese doodle

[@josephgaviota]

@@jahjoeka And Kingsford briquettes !

[@hilotakenaka]

Amazing video! I'd love to see a video talking about the most popular local chains/restaurants in each state!

[@jloomis7]

Amazing idea

[@sarafontanini7051]

fun fact: here in australia at least we don't call them 'tater tots', likely due to the branding thing you mentioned. instead we call them Potato Gems.

[@strawberrycherrybaby]

That reminds me of ‘potato coins’ which is a regional option in US grocery stores. It’s like a tater tot that is a flatter circle, instead of the usual tube shape.

[@GetIntoItDuhh]

potato gem sounds like there should be little opals inside

[@candycemonroe7345]

Potato barrels at Disney world.

[@Adams42X]

How can a 15 minute video on fries can be more entertaining than the most feature films these days? 😂😂😂

[@mattl9070]

A big serve of thick cut chips with sea salt and brown vinegar drizzled with tomato sauce makes me happy 😊

[@JDoors]

At least one commentor mentioned "batter-coated" fries and I think that could have been included as a unique "type" of fry. It's one of my favorites. Next is curly fries, then waffle-cut. Man, waffle-cut fries are perfect for dipping, they hold SO MUCH sauce!

[@nygreenguy]

Right? I love those batter coated fries!

[@nigelis2345]

A restaurant I went to a few weeks back had these beer batter fries that tasted good.

[@strawberrycherrybaby]

Beer batter fries actually stay crunchy and delicious when they’re cold, idk how they do it but I love it

[@greywater3186]

Shoutout to Culver’s and their crinkle cuts - made fresh to order. I knew you were my people 🍟

[@deacongowan117]

All fries are made fresh to order, Culvers aren’t the only ones to sell fresh to order fries.

[@greywater3186]

@@deacongowan117 You have two contradictory statements there, one is not true.

[@nahometesfay1112]

​@@greywater3186it's not contradictory if all fries are made to order then Culver's isn't the only one. Too bad most fries aren't made to order...

[@nahometesfay1112]

I had Culver's fries I think they're the second best crinkle cut fries I ever had! I wish crinkle cut fries got more love it's a great cut!

[@greywater3186]

@@nahometesfay1112 it is a great cut!

[@ferdykraus]

Thanks for the entertaining history lesson 😊

[@vincentlagrange2329]

11:15 This is a poutine! Fries, cheese curds, and gravy. I'm from Québec, the homeland of poutine!

[@deirdregibbons5609]

This was delightful. I enjoyed hearing the history and cooking details of each type. I even learned about some fries I had not heard of.

[@lumare]

Aussie here, have literally never heard these referred to as "Aussie wedges", no idea who told you that was a thing. They're just potato wedges.

[@VampyrMygg]

Most of those cuts I've never even seen before, I think we might be a bit boring with our variations of fries in Norway from what I've seen, though I've not really been to any super fancy restaurants, but our fast food places generally just serve the same cut McDonalds got. Though the wedges are popular sold in bags ready to fry, translated from Norwegian they're called "potato boats" here. :P Also, I've always loved the French names, they've affected Norwegian a bit too, as fries here are often called "pommes frites" which is a hilarious name if ya look at it. To those who don't know random French words, in French a potato is called "pomme de terre" and to put that into context... the French word for apple is "pomme" thus the French potato is "apple of the earth" or earth apple. Which means... pommes frites translates to fried apple. :P So the Pomme Souffle basically means puffed up apple. And the way we use the French word in Norwegian also reflects on dialects here, as some areas of Norway will call potatoes "jordepler" which translates to earth apples, just like the French. (though pommes frites does get shortened in Norwegian in conversation, to basically "pomfri") And this concludes my random ADHD tangent for today. Edit: I just remembered, I think one of the options for fries we get here in Norway, didn't show up on this list, pommes noisettes, they're little potato balls.

[@onemorechris]

potato boat, love it

[@jojoe4093]

I've enjoyed your rant. Educational.

[@nahometesfay1112]

Wow I've never heard of spherical fries! Is the whole potato parboiled and the balls formed with a scoop?

[@VampyrMygg]

@@nahometesfay1112 Looking at recipes, they scoop the balls from a raw potato, then boil them for 5-6 minutes, before frying them.

[@aliza_h]

So cool to learn about Norwegian food! I've been learning Norwegian for a while now, and I really want to go to Norway 🩵 Hei fra Pennsylvania!

[@amstrad00]

In the Tornado Fries section there should have been a mention of Ribbon Fries which are very similar but minus the stick, instead being served on a plate. They're very common and fairs here in the US.

[@stanford-nf4jk]

My abuelita used to make us Cottage Fries (minus the ridges). She called them ‘Papas Medallón’ or Medallion Potatoes because they resembled medallions. I don’t believe that’s an official name. It’s just a term she referred to them as. She’d often let them sit in leftover beef fat and spices and then pan fry them. They were almost an entree in and of themselves!

[@sarafontanini7051]

i definitely remember hearing about potato medallions as a THING and they certainly seem to be the same as cottage potatoes without the crnkle bit

[@Megadextrious]

Oh man that sounds yuuuummmmyyyyy

[@shainahullihen1159]

@stanford-nf4jk, that sounds really good. Does she still make them?

[@stanford-nf4jk]

@ Shaina Hullihen She passed away some years ago, but her sister (my great aunt) still does! They use(d) the same recipe and cooking method so they taste just as good as Grandma’s!

[@shainahullihen1159]

​@@stanford-nf4jk, I'm sorry, that's wonderful other family members have her recipe and make those fries 😍😃.

[@makingroceries77]

Great history lesson 😊. I would love to see a video on how wings got to be popular.

[@Taragoola]

You know, you’ve got a good point. There isn’t much meat, they’re a bit of a pain to eat compared to, say, a leg. Now I’m curious how they’ve become a gameday staple.

[@murphyebass7837]

Fucking love wings

[@AbigatorM]

my theory like many now popular foods like pizza, it was necassaty at first. like one in the answers said. ALmost no meat etc. so probably really cheap cause undesired at first. And then it evolved.

[@93corvettebaby]

The Anchor bar in buffalo ny.

[@Green_Tea_Coffee]

Like the tater tots being made from left overs, Buffalo Wings were the leftovers from processing chickens that didn't have big enough drumsticks or wings to sell on their own.

[@onemorechris]

UK translation ‘steak fries’ = chips tater tots = not a thing (maybe hash browns) shoe string/matchstick/boardwalk = skinny tornado/sidewinder/house = not a thing Belgian = chips

[@skyenet]

You missed "Slap Chips", a monument of Cape Town, South Africa, that you can get at any reputable fishery in Cape Town. They're fat and long cuts and double fried so that their extremities are a bit crispy, but the inside is mushy hot potato that is sometimes bursting out. They were traditionally served in a news-paper parcel, but nowadays they're still served en masse wrapped in a paper parcel, and you get a huge amount for what you pay. The best way to have them is with an overly generous amount of salt and white vinegar, or with curried-salt spice or both.

[@ploptwist5242]

I improved my french by 200% thanks to this video

[@jenniferlonnes7420]

With all the French language in this video, who says French Fries aren't French?!

[@frankmenesch]

Wedge Fries in Australia aren't called 'Aussie Wedges'. We just call them 'potato wedges'. Also, sweet potato fries are so delicious.

[@strawberrycherrybaby]

In the Pacific Northwest of the US, we call them Jojos! The slang basically only exists in Washington and Oregon

[@albertsaffron7582]

Usually they don’t bother specifying, also they’re nearly always served with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream

[@albertsaffron7582]

That’s cool you have a name for them other than “wedges”

[@grimreboot]

Thank you for the upload! :)

[@Staffo1972]

The belgian chips looks like our normal chips here in Australia

[@Screddy_Henks]

Never mind the potato scallop vs potato cake debate lol

[@josuke5966]

Because they are normal, they are the original

[@AlphaAlarmClock]

You're a chip

[@TABandiTA]

Steak fries are more like bachelor's fries. They are simple to make, but still somewhat fancy.

[@deacongowan117]

They’re not fancy.

[@strawberrycherrybaby]

@@deacongowan117 with that pfp you wouldn’t know what fancy is if it bit you on the ass 😂

[@christiankneupper7011]

Steak fires are soggy and gross

[@nahometesfay1112]

​@@christiankneupper7011only when badly made. Heck even Red Robin fries are solid.

[@nahometesfay1112]

​@@deacongowan117Well you can serve them with steak so they're at least a little fancy. Imagine serving steak with McDonald fries.

[@NASCARFAN93100]

Checkers/Rally's Fries are the GOAT And speaking of them Please do The History of Checkers/Rally's

[@ZoofyZoof]

My favorite is crinkle cut. I don't know why so many people don't like it.

[@bubblyproduction9809]

Great history lesson, fries are life

[@kimberlyweaver1285]

The tornado fries are so pretty!

[@n00bJesus]

I live in Louisiana, and some gas stations make potato wedges as well as other hot foods (meat pie, pizza, chicken liver or gizzards, etc), and something about the way they make those wedges is just magic. They’re always so good, and dirt cheap.

[@LisaMadventure]

This video is unbelievably amazing. I'm sharing it for sure.

[@TGPDrunknHick]

As an Australian seeing so many of these reffered to as fries feels wrong. sure french fry is a thing but, everything else is just chips or wedges basically.

[@thatguymatt5816]

Damn, the patatas bravas were 11 bucks in that menu. Here in Spain, they are literally like… 2.50

[@Natasha-ew6qu]

3:05 that perfect timing of the chorus had me rolling

[@riverAmazonNZ]

Forever grateful to the ancient people of Peru for gifting the world with the wonderful ✨potato✨

[@rafael16759]

You mean nature

[@riverAmazonNZ]

@@rafael16759 yeah you go and eat the original potatoes nature gave us. Have a good time

[@rafael16759]

@@riverAmazonNZ every civilization did that to vegetables and shit nothing special... But yeah congrats for being in Peru instead of not being there i guess

[@riverAmazonNZ]

@@rafael16759 oh yeah the achievements of ancient people are just ~whatever~ it’s not like everything we have is built on what came before.

[@mattl9070]

I've never heard them called (or marketed as) Aussie wedges here in Australia.. We just call them potato wedges.

[@Ozviewer976]

Nice explanation of the different styles of fries. I would say Curly Fries, I remember the first Curly I tasted and it’s from Arby’s. So good and fun .😊

[@btetschner]

A+ video! I have never heard of many of those types before!

[@misterhat5823]

Soggy Krinkle Cuts: The school lunch fry.

[@Az777]

Leif Garrett cameo at 5:18 I had such a mad crush on him back in the day. 😄

[@kirbyculp3449]

And my sister. Have you seen his spaghetti western movies? God's Gun is pretty good.

[@dragonrider2824]

These videos are amazing!! Would love to see a video on bubble tea 🧋!!!

[@blindpilot3849]

I love them all except for those thin julienne fries....Also I think you've forgotten to add the 'smiley faces' cut in this list😄

[@Megadextrious]

Holy crap you’re right

[@mikeadalcinjr]

smiley fries are not actually made of whole potato, they are shaped mashed potato that is pre-fried at the factory to add color.

[@Rosa20214]

Love this videos,

[@pamelamays4186]

My favorite cuts are crinkle, wedge and curly.🍟🍟🍟🍟

[@kwpluckett]

I'm so glad you brought up Jojo's. This is a NW staple. I was talking with some frineds from the east coast and they had no idea what I was talking about.

[@cheffmurphy9713]

Great video!! My only question is what about the kettle cooked fries/chips???? Wouldn’t those be considered fries????

[@DinoPwn]

The Tornado fries are my absolute favorite. Especially when they really salt them up. Love dipping them in ranch

[@nahometesfay1112]

I've never had them. Are they very crispy? Is it all crust or is there a decent amount of filling?

[@DinoPwn]

@@nahometesfay1112 it’s the perfect ratio. Lots of crisp but still has filling. I guess it also depends on where you get them from but I’ve never been let down yet when trying them (mostly at amusement parks)

[@KennyFrierson]

The ingenuity we have with potatoes is spectacular

[@lizryan7451]

I like my fries on the thin and crispy side, so my favorites have always been shoestring and matchstick type fries like the kind they serve at Steak'n'Shake and Freddy's

[@minicrushies]

I work at a Freddy's! :D People really like them...

[@jonasharp3]

This is the correct opinion. No need to overcomplicate with crinkle cut or waffle. I want them thin and crispy by the handful. They’re also the perfect vehicle for seasonings and sauces.

[@NewMessage]

What a vid to come up on my 'cheat day'... * cranks up the fryer *

[@radbradke]

Did not expect a Captain Corelli’s Mandolin reference. Great job team!

[@derek-64]

I'm not picky about my fries but i tend to prefer the standard fries you see at most fast food restaurants. I also really like tater tots. Oh, and i dip em in either fry sauce or ranch.

[@monkeygraborange]

I’ve had every single one of these fries except for the Tornado, so I’m gonna explore taking a trip to Thailand.

[@deacongowan117]

Tornado fries aren’t from or in Thailand, also.

[@deacongowan117]

Stay away from the lady boys.

[@16Haverson]

I had these at a small town fair in the US. I'm sure you don't have to go to a different country to get this type of fry.

[@joshcrowell3176]

You just pissed off an entire nation by calling them "Aussie Wedges", they're just wedges.

[@djesno]

so much great music in this episode. yet no grated poatatoes.

[@novaglow1466]

South African "Slap chips" are the best. Long thick cut fried once at low heat, left to get cold then fried again at high heat till golden. They are not as crispy but more flexible and bendy. Great with salt & vinegar

[@mgilbert0928]

My favorite is the curly fry, especially from Arby’s! 😊

[@nahometesfay1112]

I always find them neither crispy nor fluffy. The seasoning is nice tho

[@Kellan__they-them]

Sweet potato fries (any cut) and curly fries are my favorite.

[@samwill7259]

Can't be uploading these at 11 AM, I am WAY too hungry for this

[@gjd424]

The sweet potato waffle fry is like the rolls Royce of fries! 🍟🍠

[@jeremy28135]

This is a good point

[@PasleyAviationPhotography]

This was the funniest episode I think they've had on the channel.

[@deacongowan117]

I stand with Russia. I hope Russia annihilates Ukraine.

[@rcmacdonald]

My faves are the waffle and wedges. Curly fries come close to being a fave, too.

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks for this! 🍟 Since I'm a dipper (into vegenaise, sometimes thinned with malt vinegar) it's crinkle-cut for me. #WeirdHistoryFood #FoodHistory #FrenchFries #FriedPotatoes

[@gerdsfargen6687]

How do you know if someone is vegan? Theyll always tell you.

[@oe3567]

Jojos are a lifestyle and there’s many forms of them Get jojos, a Arizona green tea, take a walk down a forested northwestern town and you’ll see that great experience don’t have to be complex or expensive You can buy them as hot food from markets, aka “convenience stores,” in the north west

[@Evy23]

Could you make a post about different Steaks, preparations and cuts?

[@sgt_slobber.7628]

Crinkle cut and tots are my faves!!!!!🍟🍟🍟🤗🤗🤗

[@billcorn2]

Love the narrators voice! Wish we could see him on camera with a cool greeting one time 🎉

[@spencergarza1843]

When I closed my eyes when i was told to imagine a fry. My brain went straight to Crinkle Cut.

[@ORE0655]

I'm from SEA so i didn't eat potato that often and it's often more expensive than White rice.. i ate these just time to time at KFC or Mcdonald

[@macsnafu]

Tater Tots are really potato puffs. Although one food producer makes "crispy crowns", which are basically like tater tots but cut short, so you get crispier results. Also, speaking of sweet potato fries, rutabaga fries are pretty good, too!

[@chrismayer3919]

No apparent mention of good ol’ hash browns

[@Screddy_Henks]

We just call them potato or sweet potato wedges in Australia. Also, the chips from maccas are what we call shoestring. The really thin cut would be what we usually call matchstick.

[@lerneanlion]

The Seller: Would you like to buy some matchstick fries? Jedi Customer: You do not wanted to sell me matchstick fries. the Seller: I do not wanted to sell you matchstick fries. Jedi Customer: You will give them all to me for free with added extra deathsticks. P.S: I always know that potato tornados started out in South Korea!

[@PhantomLover007]

You forgot one important aspect. All these fries go good with gravy.

[@borntolose1]

Gravy over sauce, every damn day!

[@brucedavis1803]

Are you Canadian?

[@PhantomLover007]

@@brucedavis1803 no. American but I love gravy on any fries

[@srodgers85]

Around where I live, we call wedges that are breaded, seasoned, and deepfried either tater logs or tater babies depending on how big they are.

[@shainahullihen1159]

Yum, I love french fries, boardwalk fries, sweet potato fries, crinkle fries, waffle fries, and steak fries. I've had boardwalk fries at Hershey Park, Ocean City Maryland and my mall, so good. I also love curly fries. I never knew McDonalds had curly fries.

[@giraffesinc.2193]

Yaaay, the awesome narrator is back!

[@danlaleman5733]

I would like to see an episode talking about regional favorites, like the horseshoe from Springfield, il, which usually involves fries

[@TurdFergurson]

The first time I ever had those smiley face fries I was working at a school back in 2007. I bit into one and it was one of the grossest things I've ever eaten in my entire life.

[@discomfortzone]

Aussies just call them wedges. Not “Aussie wedges”. And tater tots are “Potato gems”.

[@cyankirkpatrick5194]

I wasn't aware of these other cuts of the potatoes 🤤😋😋🤤😋🤤🥰🤗🤩🤯 with chili loaded

[@mistformsquirrel]

Mmm... home fries. Those and an omlette of any sort = perfect breakfast.

[@SuperKenndog]

Not sure there’s a bad way to eat fries, but for nostalgia’s sake, boardwalk fries for the win

[@voiceofreason2674]

My general theory on french fries is that the first kind you mentioned "batonnet" is best. And there's 2 types of places you can go where it's best served. 1st is basically McDonalds or whatever hamburger place in your area that is busiest and never lets the grease cool off. 2nd best is a very fancy french Steak House where they take absurd care on each batch and whip out the old methods. The best Steak-Frites I've ever had was at a very expensive place called Galatoire's in New Orleans. The fries were incredible, but the whole restaurant took pride in all of their potato dishes, they have "potatoes 7 ways" and I had all of them

[@nannerz1994]

Jack In The Box has the best curly fries. Reminds me of curly fry Wednesdays in middle school. Somehow they do it the exact same way and it's perfect

[@mattiereallyrules]

Bottle neck fries! The three long ridges. Like what they got at Denny’s. That’s a fry for a king

[@westsidecamper]

when lamb weston discontinued the cottage fries, roll n roaster switched to sidewinders which honestly were better

[@cooking_with_cat_hair1810]

You NEED to cover deviled eggs and Cole slaw. Everything I have either, if I don't make them myself, they are different. Is it ethnic or regional or a bit of both that causes the variations?? I have looked into both and their stories are interesting.

[@CinophileRailroad1993]

Yes! The Old Narrator Is Back! ❤🎉

[@cygnia]

Shoestring fries are my weakness

[@rumblebars]

How about Potato Rounds? Yeah, some places sell them for breakfast as Hash Browns but Taco Johns sells them all the time as Potato Ole's and when they are hot out of the fryer, they are freaking awesome.

[@rechnin6680]

We also have Scallops in the UK, basically a coin shape and about 5mm thick, crip on the outside and fluffy on the inner.

[@plushienyx5549]

No mention of my favorite fry, ribbon fries! They’re similar to tornado fries, but not the same as they’re not on a stick but are usually found at fairs and carnivals.

[@danielarnold2254]

A restaurant near me makes "steak fries" but they're closer to a potato wedge that has been cut much thinner. Kinda like a cross between wedges and potato skins.

[@john_barnett]

No, we just call them potato wedges in Australia, we also call Tater Tots 'Gems' or 'Royals'

[@marisad292]

My favorite kind of fry is a seasoned curly fry, but nice, beefy steak fries served pizza- or disco-style are a close second. (But seriously, I won’t turn down any variation of fry put in front of me.)

[@gracekim1998]

Awesome 😊

[@XMattingly]

“Hey Napoleon, gimme some of your tots!” “Go find your own, I’m frickin’ starving!” 😏