Why do curly fries taste better?

Unlike classic french fries, which are usually just sliced potatoes fried in oil and salted, curly fries tend to have a golden--orange-brown coating, as well as a seasoning blend that's heavy on the onion and garlic powders.
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Why do curly fries taste like that?

Apparently, because we've come to expect curly fries to have a certain flavor, all producers of them are manufacturing them to taste essentially exactly the same way. Pretty interesting!
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Are curly fries or waffle fries better?

Curly fries are cute, and that's about it. Waffle fries, on the other hand, are epic. These hefty creations hold sauce and seasoning better than any other french fry out there. They take the weight of the potato wedge and combine it with the crispiness of the shoestring fry, creating the ultimate addition to any meal.
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Why are arbys curly fries so good?

Arby's curly fries are carefully sorted, cleaned, and cut

Unlike some other fast food chains, Arby's curly fries are born in a processing plant instead of being cut and cooked by hand in the restaurant — but with that kind of volume, can you blame them?
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Why do curly fries taste different Reddit?

Curly fries are generally battered and fried. Look at some recipes for specifics, but fried seasoned batter is going to taste different than seasoned fried potatoes. The seasonings in the batter are essentially bloomed in the oil the same way spices in curries are.
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Why do waffle fries taste better?

And because of their high surface-area-to-volume ratio (SATVOR), waffle fries also have a huge structural advantage: they absorb flavors and hold condiments really well, making them the perfect vehicle for flavor add-ons.
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What is the orange stuff on curly fries?

Stop for a second and think about every curly fry you've ever eaten. Unlike classic french fries, which are usually just sliced potatoes fried in oil and salted, curly fries tend to have a golden--orange-brown coating, as well as a seasoning blend that's heavy on the onion and garlic powders.
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Did Burger King ever have curly fries?

Curly Fries - they're like regular fries, only a gazillion times better. Get to your local BK now and grab a large pack of our golden, crunchy Curly Fries for only $4.
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Which fast food has the healthiest fries?

The Fast-Food French Fries Health Winner

And the award for best fast-food french fry, healthwise, goes to ... Sonic Drive-In's regular fries, which are lowest in calories, fat grams, percentage of calories from fat, and total amount of "bad fats." (As well as second lowest in sodium.)
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Why are crinkle cut fries terrible?

According to one crinkle-cut hater on Reddit, the reason this cut is the worst is that "the ridges are never crunchy, in fact mostly soggy because they are flawed to retain excess frying oil." This thread of crinkle haters includes the testimony that, "I don't know if I've ever had good crinkle-cut fries.
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What does Wendy's fry their French fries in?

According to Vox, Wendy's fries use 100% russet potatoes. The potatoes then get cut to shape and cook in vegetable oil until they're golden and simmering.
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What do you call fries with skin?

Steak fries

Also called “Texas-style” fries, these are often skin-on and very thick.
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Who had curly fries first?

In 1985, Washington company TaterBoy, then part of the potato vanguard, unveiled its Curley Fries, billing them as “an innovation.” Arby's sometimes gets credit for the groundbreaking potato development, but the chain didn't introduce them until 1988.
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Are curly fries good?

Curly fries, especially when you get the perfect tight spiral, are the best when it comes to texture. Combine that with the seasoning blend Arby's uses for their potatoes, and you get one of the top fries in the fast food game.
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Why are curly fries curly?

Picture an enormous spiralizer that cuts the potato on an angle so it naturally curls as it passes through a small opening at a specific pressure.
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What is the unhealthiest order of french fries?

The Worst French Fries
  • Arby's Curly Fries, small (106 g): 53%
  • Chick-fil-A Waffle Potato fries (85 g): 51%
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Is it OK to eat french fries once a week?

Eating them once a week or less would likely have a negligible effect on your health. Portion size matters. This study didn't provide details of how many fries study subjects ate at one sitting, but an “official” serving is just 10 to 15 individual fries (130–150 calories).
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Are Wendy's fries real potatoes?

According to the company, the new fries are natural-cut, skin-on and made with real potatoes. They also allegedly hold up to dipping in sauce or even a Frosty and come with a Hot & Crispy Guarantee, which means Wendy's will replace them if they are in fact, not hot and crispy.
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How much was a whopper in 1996?

Meet the Whopper

Originally selling for 37 cents, the Whopper was born out of the desire to offer customers a bigger burger than competitors.
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Did Wendy's ever sell fried chicken?

Stopped for a quick pick me up. Tried a 2pc white meat fried chicken meal. Either I was starving or that's the best fried chicken I've had in years.
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When did Wendy's switch to sea salt fries?

Wendy's (WEN) last changed its fries in November 2010, when it added sea salt and a natural "skin-on" cut. That was the first time the chain tweaked the fries since opening in 1969.
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Why are Mcdonalds fries yellow?

Fresh potatoes are washed, peeled, cut, and blanched to make McDonald's fries, according to a video from the company. The factory they're made in also adds chemicals to keep the potatoes a uniform light yellow color (but no, that's not behind their addictive flavor).
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Are Arby's curly fries spicy?

A batch of crispy seasoned curly fries has spicy notes from the cayenne and paprika, with hints of garlic and onion. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside fries are just what you need for the perfect homemade curly fries.
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What are loaded curly fries?

​We put Cheddar cheese sauce, sour cream and chopped bacon on our famous curly fries. Your wildest food dreams have come true. ​We put Cheddar cheese sauce, sour cream and chopped bacon on our famous curly fries.
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Why are Chick-fil-A fries so good?

All Chick-fil-A waffle fries are topped with a touch of salt. Chick-fil-A uses two pumps of sea salt from its special salt shaker, and that gets sprinkled over the waffle fries. Then they're tossed around with that perfect amount of salt to bring out the real potato flavor in each bite.
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