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Pass the ketchup, we're diving into potato paradise! Join us as we count down our picks for the tastiest fast food French fries that'll make your mouth water. From crispy curls to waffle-cut wonders, these golden-fried delights are worth every calorie. Which spud sensation deserves the crown? Get ready for some serious fry envy!
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00:00When you steal a fry from your friend, they can say, hey, I paid for those.
00:04Welcome to WatchMojo.
00:05And today we're counting down our picks for the tastiest, most delicious French fries you can get at fast food restaurants.
00:11They're really good.
00:12I just sit here and keep eating them.
00:14Number 10, Popeyes.
00:15You may love that chicken from Popeyes, but their fries are also a meal of their own.
00:19We got two Popeyes fries sizes, a regular and a large.
00:23The regular, as we have here, just came with the side of the three piece we got here.
00:27And, of course, a large, which is a box of just fries.
00:32As a New Orleans-based business, Popeyes serves Cajun cuisine at fast food prices, such as Cajun rice, macaroni and cheese, seafood, and more.
00:40The fries here, however, are really something special and are definitely underrated.
00:45I'm taking it there.
00:46Popeyes flavor came through strong.
00:48Large, flavored with bold spices and pleasantly crunchy, they are a requisite for spice lovers and all things Cajun.
00:55They go well with Popeyes' signature dipping sauce or any of their ranch and mustard sauces.
01:00For anyone tired of the same old salt seasoning, you won't go wrong with these fries at Popeyes.
01:05But they have the perfect real texture and consistency to them.
01:08Number 9, Raising Canes.
01:10These taters will be Raising Cane with your taste buds.
01:12Doesn't exactly need to brag now, does it?
01:15Same for the crinkle-cut fries.
01:17Center cut from the longest potatoes Idaho has to offer and added to every meal.
01:21Although Raising Cane's specializes in chicken fingers, munching on their fries is more than satisfying.
01:27While crinkle-cut fries can end up disappointingly soft, these are beautifully crispy and golden.
01:32Although they can be enjoyed alone, they're even more delicious dipped in the restaurant's proprietary dipping sauce.
01:38We haven't even gotten to the whole coleslaw-crinkle-fried conundrum of deliciousness.
01:43Even better, Raising Cane's fries are complimentary, which means regardless of whatever combo you order, you are sure to receive a basket for your meal.
01:52Now that's what we call a good deal.
01:54At Raising Cane's, we do one thing.
01:57And we do it better than anyone else.
02:00So why not let our food do the talking?
02:02Number 8, Shake Shack.
02:03Speaking of crinkle-cut fries, these are also very good.
02:07Business insider tasted french fries from 8 major fast food chains and decided Shake Shack's crinkle-cut fries were the best.
02:15Shake Shack has come a long way from their humble origins as a hot dog cart in New York City.
02:20One underrated aspect of their menu, however, has to be their fries.
02:24Easy to dip and served in an open box instead of a bag, their fries are perfectly salted and have just the right texture.
02:31Not too soggy or too crunchy.
02:33Shake Shack saved the day.
02:35We sympathize for his free fries.
02:38We'll send you on your way.
02:40They make for the perfect complement to Shake Shack's menu, particularly their signature shakes and Shack Burger.
02:46We're salivating already.
02:47Shake Shack.
02:48Worth it.
02:49Number 7, Culver's.
02:51At the higher end of fast food restaurants is this Wisconsin-based establishment.
02:55Our grilled chicken, our crispy chicken, and our spicy crispy chicken, they are amazing.
03:01Welcome to delicious.
03:02Culver's has cultivated a reputation for high-quality butter burgers, chicken tenders, and chicken sandwiches.
03:08Their crinkle-cut fries are no exception.
03:11With a defined crust and deep crinkles, and made with a thin layer of batter, Culver's fries are a delight to eat,
03:17dipped in either their tangy mayo-like fry sauce or their signature cheese sauce.
03:21Culver's crinkle-cut fries are a butter burger's best friend.
03:25Or just good old-fashioned ketchup.
03:27They also make a great snack to go with Culver's frozen custard dessert.
03:30You can say they are a crinkle-cut above the rest.
03:34Crinkle-cut fries will make you do crazy things.
03:36Number 6, Burger King.
03:38This fast food restaurant competes with McDonald's when it comes to legal issues, and also their french fries.
03:44Burger King took the best potatoes, sliced them long and lean.
03:47Unlike other fast food joints, Burger King has introduced a variety of fries to their menu.
03:51Some discontinued or only available in foreign markets like their chicken fries.
03:56Their best, however, is their regular french fries.
03:59So tender on the inside, crispy on the out.
04:03They are medium-thick, lightly browned, and coated with a layer of potato-based starch.
04:08They are crispy, perfectly salted, and are great on the side along with your Whopper.
04:12Whopper, Whopper, Whopper, Whopper.
04:15For classic french fries, Burger King's smooth-cut ones are more than satisfying to munch on.
04:20Number 5, Arby's.
04:22Real fries have curbs.
04:24If you're tired of the same diagonally cut fries, Arby's circular ones make for a welcome change.
04:29So when you bite into an Arby's curly fry, you're gonna have a nice baked potato interior.
04:33They are deep-fried and some of the crunchiest fries around, almost like onion rings.
04:39For those who like a satisfying crunch, Arby's definitely won't disappoint.
04:43Not only that, but the joint also serves regular crinkle-cut fries with deep ridges and a golden sheen.
04:48I want crinkle fries.
04:52Both of these make for great additions to Arby's menu of roast beef and deli sandwiches.
04:56Not even Family Guy could poke fun at their fries so you know they're legit.
05:00Hey, what's going on in that room?
05:01It's a focus group of Arby's executives watching us eat.
05:04Number 4, Wendy's.
05:06Apart from having one of the best social media accounts, this fast food joint also has incredible fries.
05:12Welcome to Wendy's. What would you like with your hot and crispy fries?
05:15Unlike the slim french fries of other restaurants, Wendy's serves thick, oblong, skin-on ones, leaving a potato-wedge skin at the tip.
05:23They are also coated with sea salt, which brings out the fry's terrific flavor.
05:27They taste great with almost every dipping sauce, and of course, as a side dish to Wendy's burgers.
05:33You may even enjoy dunking them in your frosty if you're adventurous enough.
05:36But most importantly, they're just great on their own.
05:39Theirs is a classic french fry that never gets old.
05:43We love these fries! They're really good!
05:45Number 3, Five Guys.
05:47These boardwalk-style wedges are not for the faint of heart.
05:50You can't have baseball without a bat. You can't have a burger without fries.
05:53For those who really like crispiness, these soft fries may disappoint.
05:57But for a hefty, hearty fry, there is none better.
06:00For connoisseurs of all things spice, there is no option but to order Five Guys Cajun-style fries.
06:06And we mean it!
06:07They have heavy Cajun seasoning, fried in peanut oil to greasy perfection.
06:12Pretty much goes from the dirt to the bag, into the sink, into the fryer, and into your mouth.
06:18Five Guys even put sacks of potatoes in the dining area for space or even aesthetic purposes,
06:23so that we know they are serious about their french fries.
06:26Sacks of potatoes surround customers in the restaurant.
06:28A board shows where the spuds come from each day.
06:31Now that's quality!
06:33Number 2, Chick-fil-A.
06:35This controversial restaurant is well-known for its thick, delectable chicken sandwiches.
06:40It's tasty, it's warm, it's total satisfaction.
06:43But its fries are really unforgettable.
06:46We've seen diagonal fries and curly fries, but Chick-fil-A is notable for its deliciously thick waffle fries.
06:53Despite the shape, they are not soft at all, but pleasantly crispy.
06:57Fried in canola oil and seasoned with sea salt.
07:00Yeah, that's freaking why I like it.
07:01They are especially suited for dipping in a variety of sauces,
07:04so instead of the usual fingernails worth of sauce, you get at least half a coat.
07:09Our sole complaint?
07:10There really needs to be more of them in one serving.
07:13Give us more!
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07:31Number 1. McDonald's.
07:33We hate to admit it, but we can't ignore the truth of our own taste buds.
07:36And the potatoes that we tasted today were absolutely to die for.
07:41McDonald's is not the best-loved restaurant due to its countless controversies over the years.
07:46But their fries are so good that it's a genuine question whether they taste better alone or dipped in sauce.
07:51Heavily salted, golden, addictive.
07:54It is literally impossible to eat just one.
07:56Who are you? And how do you do that?
07:59McDonald's first cooked their french fries in beef tallow before switching to vegetable oil with beef flavoring due to health concerns.
08:05Whatever the method, these fries are iconic for very good reason.
08:09And all other fast food joints have since followed suit.
08:12All these years later, we're still loving it.
08:15Customers love our fries.
08:18Which fast food french fries are your particular favorite?
08:20Let us know in the comments.
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