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Best Potatoes for French Fries: Why Russets Win
Lead StoryGuides · October 9, 2026

Best Potatoes for French Fries: Why Russets Win

The best potatoes for french fries are russets, led by the Russet Burbank. Why high solids mean crispier fries, which others work, and how to store them.

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A russet potato sliced lengthwise into slabs and then into even strips on a cutting board, next to a chef's knife.
GuidesOctober 9, 2026

How to Cut Potatoes Into Fries: Size, Shape and Tools

How to cut potatoes into fries with a knife: slabs first, then even 3/8-inch strips. Covers potato size, skin on or peeled, and why a sharp blade matters.

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Bowl of golden, crispy french fries sprinkled with salt on a wooden table.
GuidesOctober 9, 2026

Secrets to Perfectly Crispy French Fries

How to make crispy french fries at home: the best potatoes, how to cut and soak them, the right oil temp (325°F, then 350°F) and how long to fry, based on official potato and food safety guidance.

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A stainless steel pot of clear frying oil on the stove with a deep-fry thermometer clipped to the rim.
GuidesOctober 9, 2026

Oil Temp for French Fries: 325°F First, 350°F to Finish

The oil temp for french fries is 350°F for the final fry, after a first fry at 325°F to 350°F. Why hotter oil backfires, plus fry times and oils.

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Bar chart of 12 low-calorie fast food breakfast items ranked from 180 to 350 calories.
GuidesOctober 3, 2026

Low-Calorie Fast Food Breakfast: 12 Options Under 360 Calories

The best low-calorie fast food breakfast options under 360 calories at Dunkin', Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, McDonald's, Taco Bell and more, with official calories and protein.

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Bar chart of published catering prices per person at Subway, Chipotle and Olive Garden, from $7.00 to $13.75.
GuidesOctober 3, 2026

Catering Menus at 20 Restaurant Chains: Sizes, Prices & Ordering

Catering menus at Olive Garden, Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, Panera, Subway and 15 more chains: what each offers, how many people each tray serves, published prices and how to order.

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An open box of fried chicken with two side tubs and four biscuits on a table.
Deals & ValueOctober 2, 2026

Cheap Family Meal Deals: 5 Fast Food Bundles Under $30

Compare family meal deals under $30 from Popeyes, KFC, Panda Express, Taco Bell and Domino's, with cost per person and app tips to cut fees.

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