variants
or French fry
: a strip of potato typically cooked by being fried in deep fat
—usually plural
variants
or French fry
french fried or French fried; french frying or French frying; french fries or French fries
: to fry (strips of potato or something similar) in deep fat until brown
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Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 2 Dec. 2024
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This combo air fryer and toaster oven excelled at crisping french fries, baking cookies, and toasting bread in our tests.
—Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2024
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Last weekend, Trump made headlines for comments about the late Arnold Palmer's male anatomy and serving french fries at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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peppers and chipotle mayo in a soft challah roll, served with french fries and a pickle ($14.99).
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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The third category, which is perhaps the most puzzling, comprises a bona fide enthusiasm for tallow—which, to be fair, makes a delicious french fry.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 2 Dec. 2024
Instant Omni Plus Toaster Oven Air Fryer $280 $180 at Amazon
This combo air fryer and toaster oven excelled at crisping french fries, baking cookies, and toasting bread in our tests.
—Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2024
Catch up on presidential campaign news: Week of Oct. 20
Last weekend, Trump made headlines for comments about the late Arnold Palmer's male anatomy and serving french fries at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
Pastrami Cheesesteak, packed with pastrami, provolone and muenster cheeses, caramelized onions, red
peppers and chipotle mayo in a soft challah roll, served with french fries and a pickle ($14.99).
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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“French fry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/french%20fry. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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