1Dairy Queen
Courtesy of Dairy QueenCrispy, hot and tasty, DQ’s fries are a delicious addition to any order, but let’s be real here, folks. If we are headed to Dairy Queen for an order of French fries, you better believe we are totally ordering a blizzard too.
2Carl’s Jr.
Courtesy of Carl's Jr.Carl’s Jr.’s French fries are naturally cut, premium quality, skin-on fries. What more could you want in a French fry?
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3 In-N-Out
Courtesy of In-N-OutIf you find yourself out on the West Coast, taking a visit to In-N-Out is almost like a rite of passage. While you are eating one of their epic burgers, place an order for their fresh, hand-cut potatoes prepared in 100% sunflower oil.
4Sonic
Courtesy of SonicSonic’s French fries are handcrafted and made from whole Russet potatoes. Just like Hardee’s, these natural-cut fries are skin-on and cooked until they are crisp, golden brown and subtly seasoned with a pinch of salt. The best part? You can totally customize your order with additional toppings like cheese, chili, diced onions, jalapenos and shredded cheddar cheese. How about all of the above, please?
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5Five Guys
Jelena990//Getty ImagesFive Guys’s French fries are handcrafted from fresh-cut potatoes cooked in pure, no-cholesterol, 100% peanut oil. These boardwalk-style fries are cooked twice so they are firm on the outside with soft mashed potatoes on the inside. Choose Five Guys Style or Cajun, which is the same as the original Five Guys Style only with a heavy-handed shake of savory and spicy Cajun herbs and seasonings.
6Burger King
Courtesy of Burger KingBurger King’s classic French fries have a crunchy exterior texture, which means these little golden sticks of deliciousness can withstand multiple dunks in your favorite delicious dipping sauce.
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7Zaxby’s
Courtesy of Zaxby’sZaxby’s crinkle-cut fries are a perfect option for those who like a longer, thicker-cut French fry with some shape. Crispy and seasoned with Zaxby’s signature blend of irresistible seasonings, these French fries are nice and hardy. Plus, the crinkle ridges conveniently hold all of your favorite condiments like ketchup and mustard.
8Jack in the Box
Courtesy of Jack in the BoxJack in the Box offers two types of fries: regular and curly. The regular fries are fine, but why order regular when you can enjoy a seasoned curly fry? Are we right or are we right? Just like Zaxby’s crinkle ridges, the curly shape of Jack in the Box’s seasoned curly fries is the perfect vehicle for additional condiments. Not that you may need them because their original blend of seasonings is totally mouthwatering and full of flavor all on its own.
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9Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)
Courtesy of Kentucky Fried Chicken Gone are the days when KFC only offered thick, seasoned potato wedges. Now, their menu includes their Secret Recipe Fries. Fried to crispy perfection, these French fries, just like their chicken, are seasoned with a secret blend of herbs and spices.
10Shake Shack
Courtesy of Shake ShackIf you are looking for another kind of classic crinkle-cut French fry, roll up to your local Shake Shack. Crispy and cut from golden potatoes, place an order for plain Crinkle-Cut fries. Or if you are craving something ooey and gooey, try a stack of their Cheese Fries. Feeling like a triple threat of flavor? How about an order of their Bacon Cheese Fries covered in a thick layer of cheese sauce and topped with Niman Ranch applewood-smoked bacon.
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11Chick-fil-A
Courtesy of Chick-fil-AIf you thought crinkle cut or curly fries were the best, wait until you have eaten one of Chick-fil-A’s Waffle Potato Fries. Waffle-cut potatoes are cooked in canola oil and fried until they are perfectly crispy and crunchy on the outside, yet soft and tender on the inside. Lightly sprinkled with sea salt, the waffle shape creates the perfect place for condiments and savory sauces to hang out.
12Popeyes
Courtesy of PopeyesWe love a crispy French fry, but what we love even more is a seasoned French fry. Enter Popeyes’s Cajun fries. As their website says, “They may look like French fries, but our special seasoning makes them 100% Cajun.” We’ll bite — literally.
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13Arby’s
Courtesy of Arby’sAnother chain restaurant that offers not just one type of French fry, but two, Arby’s curly fries are a beloved fan favorite. Besides their basic crinkle-cut fries, Arby’s also offers curly seasoned fries. If you cannot make it out to an Arby’s location near you, then luckily for you you can also purchase packages of their seasoned curly fries in your grocer’s frozen food aisle so you can cook them from the friendly confines of your own home. Bon appétit!
14Taco Bell
Courtesy of Taco BellWould you like fries or nachos? Why choose one when you can have both? That is right. Taco Bell offers an epic recipe mash-up with their Nacho Fries. Boldly seasoned and served with nacho cheese dipping sauce, these crispy fries are not an item you would expect on a menu at a taco restaurant, but we are sure glad they are.
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15Wendy’s
Courtesy of Wendy’sWendy’s natural-cut, skin-on French fries are lightly salted with sea salt and served crispy and hot. As their website says, “The world loves them for a reason.” Feeling like a little something extra? Try their Baconator fries, cheese fries, or chili cheese fries, but let’s be real. The best topping to a Wendy’s French fry is a quick dip in one of their iconic frosty treats.
16Checker’s/Rally’s
Courtesy of Checker’s/Rally’sClearly we cannot get enough seasoned fries and neither can consumers. Checker’s/Rally’s famous seasoned fries are secretly seasoned making them famously good. Completely crave-worthy, these fries are crispy and crunchy with a pinch of pepper for an added kick of spice. For those wanting even more flavor, these famous French fries can be ordered topped with bacon, cheese, chili, and/or ranch dressing. Just like Arby’s fries, you can also find these one-of-a-kind fries in your grocer’s freezer aisle.
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17McDonald’s
Courtesy of McDonald’sDrum roll, please … It is no surprise here, but the best chain restaurant French fries are hands down McDonald’s. According to their website, McDonald's World Famous Fries are made with premium potatoes such as the Russet burbank and the Shepody. With zero grams of trans fat per labeled serving, these epic fries are crispy and golden on the outside and fluffy on the inside.

Ashley Martens is a wellness writer based in Chicago. With a lifelong passion for all things health and wellness, Ashley enjoys writing about topics to help people live happier and healthier lives. With a foundation in fitness, food, and nutrition, Ashley covers it all including sexual health and travel topics. Ashley is also a NASM-certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor.
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