Satis-fry-ing National French Fry Day sees a World Record broken!
USA – If you're craving some extra fries this July, you're in luck! National French Fry Day has arrived right on time.
Shoestring, curly, steak, waffle, or crinkle cut – however you like your deep-fried potatoes, this day is for you.
The average American eats 30 pounds of French fries per year.
Now, they can pack a few more mouthfuls by celebrating National French Fry Day on Tuesday. For one day only, fast food chains around the country are offering up deals that will make mouths water for the savory snack.
McDonald's, White Castle, and Wendy's are all using the opportunity to promote their smartphone apps – offering fry freebies after your download.
Burger King is also going the same route by charging just $1 for a large-sized fries only when you order through the app. But not to fear if you miss your chance on July 13 – they are keeping the deal going for the entire month.
A Fry July, indeed!
Checkers and Rally's will use the day for a good cause. They announced their plan to sell fries of any size for $1 and will donate the full amount to No Kid Hungry, a campaign to end childhood hunger in America.
You can also receive a free large fries by signing up for their email list – but we hear forking over $1 for a good cause makes 'tatoes taste better.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, a new New York City restaurant broke the Guinness World Record for Most Expensive French Fries on Monday – just in time for the national holiday.
Serendipity3's Creme de la Creme Pommes Frites will set you back a whopping $200.
For the fry fanatics
Want a mix-up from the traditional salted version of the finger food?
A local diner can help you get cheesy with it. Order up a loaded cheese fries, gravy fries, or a mix of both in "disco fries" – a mozzarella-gravy mouth explosion and New Jersey diner delicacy!
Add chili cheese, bacon, or pulled pork for something more meaty.
Or, in an ode to our northern neighbor, throw some cheese curds onto gravy fries for a gooey poutine!
If you're feeling spicy, top your fries with truffle, curry, or Cajun for a kick.
And their sauce accompaniments are endless. Honey mustard, barbecue, ranch, or sweet chili sauces make for some flavorful crisp dips.
Of course, ketchup is the clear favorite in the US, yet most Europeans prefer a mayo sauce, or even vinegar for a sour zing.
The French and the Belgians have a longstanding dispute about where "pommes frites" were invented, with both countries claiming their origin. Americans are credited with later commercializing the thin-cut variety through fast food chains in the 20th century.
No matter what variety is your "ride or fry" – those little sliced potatoes will surely satis-fry anybody.
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