Best Fast Food Fries — Ranked from Best to Worst in 2026

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 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.

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.

4. Wendy's

Natural-cut fries with the skin on — a more rustic, potato-forward flavor.

5. Arby's Curly Fries

Seasoned spiral-cut fries with a unique texture and bold seasoning blend.

6. Sonic Tots

Not fries, but tater tots — and they're amazing. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside.

Honorable Mention

Popeyes Cajun Fries are worth trying. Check our restaurant pages for full fry menus and prices.