Not all fries are created equal. Here's our definitive ranking of fast food fries from the best to the mediocre.
1. Five Guys
Fresh-cut potatoes cooked in peanut oil, double-cooked for extra crispiness. Always overfilled in the bag. The portions are massive, the texture is perfect, and the Cajun seasoning option adds great flavor. The best fries in fast food, period.
2. McDonald's
World Famous Fries for a reason. Thin, crispy, perfectly salted. Cooked in a proprietary oil blend. A Large fry at $4.89 is expensive but consistently satisfying.
3. Chick-fil-A Waffle Fries
Waffle-cut potatoes cooked in peanut oil, lightly salted. The unique shape gives them more surface area for crunch, and they pair perfectly with Chick-fil-A Sauce. The only downside — they get soggy faster than straight-cut fries.
4. Wendy's
Natural-cut fries with the skin on — a more rustic, potato-forward flavor. They're seasoned with sea salt and cook up crispy. Not as iconic as McDonald's but consistently good.
5. Arby's Curly Fries
Seasoned spiral-cut fries with a unique texture and bold seasoning blend. They're more about the seasoning than the potato flavor. A fun alternative to standard fries.
6. Sonic Tots
Not fries, but tater tots — and they're amazing. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. Perfect for dipping in ketchup or Sonic's signature sauces.
Honorable Mention
Popeyes Cajun Fries are worth trying — crispy with a bold Cajun seasoning blend. KFC's potato wedges are also great if you want something heartier. Check our restaurant pages for full fry menus and prices.