Archive · 2 Sep 2025
A Guide to Different Types of Potato Fries
There are many different kinds of potato fries!
Traditional fries are the most common.
Curly fries are swirly.
Smiley fries are made from mashed potatoes and look like smiles.
Waffle fries look like mini waffles.
Wedges are big and soft inside.
Crinkle-cut fries have a unique shape to be extra crispy.
Shoestring fries are very thin and crunchy, while steak fries are thick and hearty.
All of these are great with your favorite sauces!
Traditional fries are straight cut with a crispy exterior and soft interior.
Curly fries have a spiral shape.
Smiley fries are made with mashed potatoes.
Waffle fries have a crisscross texture.
There are also wedges, crinkle cut, shoestring, and steak fries.
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- Potato lovers
- What
- A guide to different types of potato fries.
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- Why
- To inform about the varieties of potato fries.
- Traditional Fries
- Straight cut, crispy exterior, soft interior.
- Curly Fries
- Spiral-shaped, varied sizes.
- Smiley Fries
- Made with mashed potatoes, crispy outside, soft inside.
- Waffle Fries
- Crisscross texture, good for holding toppings.
- Wedges
- Oversized, soft center, often seasoned.
- Crinkle Cut Fries
- Extra crispy due to varied cut.
- Shoestring Fries
- Thin and long, cooks fast, crunchy.
- Steak Fries
- Thicker than regular fries, hearty.