Americas 5. 0 Best French Fries. French fries can be found on restaurant menus all across America, from the smallest takeout shack to the grand bastions of fine dining. But like all universal foods, quality can vary from mealy and soggy to super crisp and perfectly golden. Weve taken it upon ourselves to track down the best French fries in America for the fourth year running, and were proud to present a lineup of 5. French fry praise Theyre so good, they dont even need ketchup. Make-Cheesy-Fries-Step-4.jpg/aid1383945-v4-728px-Make-Cheesy-Fries-Step-4.jpg' alt='Cheesy Fries Jollibee 2017' title='Cheesy Fries Jollibee 2017' />Cheesy Fries CommercialWhy McDonalds Fries Taste So Good By Eric Schlosser Excerpt From Eric Schlossers new book Fast Food Nation HoughtonMifflin, 2001 From The Atlantic Monthly. After you put the second crust on top, did you press it down slightly Not just at the outside edge, but make contact throughout, as you will be cutting throughout. Americas 5. 0 Best French Fries SlideshowAlthough the origin of the fry is somewhat of a sore spot for our European friends the French and the Belgians still cant agree about which country invented them, they have become a fine example of quintessentially American food. Theyre deep fried, theyre the perfect vehicle for sauce, and theyre made from one of the countrys most bountiful crops, potatoes what can be more American than that What exactly makes for a perfect fry Theres the crunchiness element, for sure that crisp exterior texture that isnt greasy or soggy, achieved through a perfectly timed fry or two, and sometimes even three in fat thats just the right temperature. Then, the soft, fluffy interior, filled with potato thats cooked through but not dried out or raw tasting. The color also comes into play the best fries have that mouthwatering golden brown hue. When all of these elements come together, they create the perfect fry, no condiments necessary. For this years ranking, we first set out to define exactly what we would be considering loaded fry dishes werent included, as we already covered them with Americas Most Outrageous French Fries. Some of our selections are fried in duck fat or dusted with herbs or seasoning mix, but every honoree made the list because their fries are outstanding on their own, with no adulteration. Avocado, sweet potato, and yucca fries were also not considered, as those are completely different animals altogether. From an initial list of fries from several hundred restaurants from across the country assembled by combing preexisting rankings and tapping into the knowledge of our staff editors, city editors, and contributors, we were able to whittle down the top 5. Additional reporting by Kate Kolenda and Rosemary Pantaleo. Cheesy Potato Fries Oh So Delicioso. This may sound silly but these cheesy potato fries helped put this blog, Oh So Delicioso on the map. Years ago 2. 01. I pinned this recipe and while it floated around on pinterest for a few months and nothing happened one day I woke up to an email in my inbox. She said she had pinned our recipe AND featured it on her blog. Then made this comment hello dearieHeads up Ive featured your recipe here and as of right now your recipe has been repinned more than 1. I really didnt think too much would come of it but I was totally wrong. We got thousands and thousands of hits that week, and from there it slowed down a bit but since then weve kept going strong. I mean, we might not have always had the best photographs or the best writing but our recipes have always been tried and true. Hopefully we can keep proving that to you We went to visit my in laws one year in Orlando we scored some ridiculously cheap airplane tickets. They took us to fun restaurant which had awesome fries an appetizers. These cheesy potato fries When we came home we craved them liked crazy so we tried to make them. They were so easy to replicate and fast to fix this has become one of our go to recipes. Such a crowd pleaser Start by washing potatoes and cutting them into steak fry size. Menu items and hours of availability may vary at participating locations. Note This cheese sauce is gooey and tangy. For a spicier version, substitute half the cheddar cheese with Pepper Jack and add 23 minced pickled jalapeos, or to taste. Toss them in EVOO or Avocado oil seasoning salt. My VERY favorite salts are Redmonds Real Salt. They have a seasoning salt I literally put on everything. EVERYTHING. I also like to add a dash of redmonds real salt garlic salt. Redmonds pink salt is mined from the only ancient mine here in the US. Its a better saltier salt than any other pink salt I have ever tasted. My kids and I even did a taste test just to make sure You can use it every day, and has many 6. Make the special creamy ranch sauce. Slather a nice layer on your platter, add fries, and drizzle a little bit more on top. Get your toppings ready cheese, bacon, chives or green onions. Be GENEROUS5. Broil till cheesy is gooey and melted. Serve while hot Its the perfect appetizer, or side with grilled chicken or steak Some fresh veggies and fruit and its seriously the best meal in there worldMen especially go nuts for it. Ingredients. 4 6 Potatoes. Sea Salt, Fresh ground pepper, your favorite seasoning salt. Shredded cheddar cheese. Instructions. Cut potatoes into steak french fries size. I like them thicker. Place on foiled baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and lightly toss with tongs. Sprinkle salts and pepper over the potatoes. Bake 4. 00 for 4. In a bowl whisk sour cream, milk and Ranch dressing or packet. Smooth out 34 of the sour cream sauce on a large platter. Place hot potatoes on sour cream sauce. Drizzle remaining sour cream sauce on potatoes. Beef And Cabbage Soup. Sprinkle on toppings. Place under broiler for a few seconds to melt cheese. Notes. Its going to be messy and delicious.