17 Ways to Eat a French Fry
Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott.1/17Pickled French Fries
These unique fries are brined in a salt-and-cabbage solution before frying, giving them a slightly tangy flavor.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell2/17
Crispy Spiced Potato Wedges
Mustard seeds give these steak house-style wedges great flavor and crunch.
- Photo by David Japy3/17
"Cold-Fry" Frites
In this method, potatoes and oil begin cooking together at room temperature, totally defying all the rules of deep-frying.
- Photo by Evan Sung4/17
Triple-Cooked Fries
Fat pretty much makes the fry. These spuds start off in water, which preps them for the subsequent fryings in beef or duck fat, resulting in irresistibly crunchy, crackly french fries.
- Photo by Gentl & Hyers5/17
Sweet Potato Wedges with Lime Mayo
These oven-roasted wedges are served with a zesty dipping sauce that would go well with just about anything.
- Photo by Peden + Munk6/17
Panisses With Sage Leaves and Lemon
These fry-like chickpea fritters are best enjoyed hot, while their centers still have a custardy texture.
- photo by Antonis Achilleos7/17
Twice-Cooked French Fries
The fries are par-boiled first to guarantee that they'll be perfectly cooked on the inside.
- Photo by Jonny Valiant8/17
San Francisco Garlic Fries
What makes these fries so special is the garlic oil they're tossed in right before serving.
- Photo by Roland Bello9/17
French Fries
Frying these twice ensures that they'll be extra crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
- Photo by Kana Okada10/17
Spicy Jalapeño Sweet Potato Fries
Sprinkling sweet potatoes with a sliced jalapeño before baking gives them a fiery kick.
- Romulo Yanes11/17
Baked Parsnip Fries with Rosemary
A touch of ground cumin adds just the right amount of spice to these parsnip "fries."
- Photo by Antonis Achilleos12/17
Oven-Roasted Fries
These thick-cut fries are not only easier to make then traditional fries, they're just as delicious.
- Photo by Yunhee Kim13/17
These fried zucchini sticks are even better thanks to the honey-sweetened tomato dipping sauce.
- TK14/17
Crispy Seasoned Oven Fries
Tossing the potatoes with an egg white mixture before baking is the secret to getting them extra crispy.
- Kana Okada15/17
Hot and Crunchy Avocado Fries
These avocado slices are far from your average fries—they're spicy, creamy, and crispy all at the same time.
- Signe Birck16/17
Homemade French Fries with Five Dipping Sauces
Why have one dipping sauce when you can have five? From Saffron Mayonnaise to Chipotle-Tomatillo Sauce, all of them win.
- donna hay magazine, photography by William Meppem17/17
Quinoa, Lime and Chili-Crumbed Snapper With Sweet Potato Wedges
A sprinkling of chile salt gives these oven-roasted sweet potato wedges some bite.