variants
or French fry
: a strip of potato typically cooked by being fried in deep fat
—usually plural
variants
or French fry
french fried or French fried; french frying or French frying; french fries or French fries
: to fry (strips of potato or something similar) in deep fat until brown
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Joseph Hernandez
march 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
The Cosori 9-in-1 TurboBlaze Air Fryer uses advanced convection heating technology to make everything from chicken wings and pizza to vegetables and french fries — all with 95% less oil than traditional cooking methods.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Also on the menu are specialty french fries, hearty appetizers and boozy milkshakes.
—Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Mar. 2026
As the last part of its name implied, the flounder was golden brown and piled up, hiding a bed of crinkle cut french fries, which was hiding a puddle of creamy coleslaw.
—Andre James, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
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Of the final 16 french fries that received the most votes from the first poll, nine have restaurants within the city limits of Kansas City.
—Joseph Hernandez
march 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
The Cosori 9-in-1 TurboBlaze Air Fryer uses advanced convection heating technology to make everything from chicken wings and pizza to vegetables and french fries — all with 95% less oil than traditional cooking methods.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Also on the menu are specialty french fries, hearty appetizers and boozy milkshakes.
—Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Mar. 2026
As the last part of its name implied, the flounder was golden brown and piled up, hiding a bed of crinkle cut french fries, which was hiding a puddle of creamy coleslaw.
—Andre James, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
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“French fry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/french%20fry. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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