Happy National French Fry Day

Weather cut into thin strips, crinkle cut, made from sweet potatoes or covered in chili and cheese, there are hundreds of ways to enjoy National French Fry Day! 

First things first... lets recognize that the debate is strong concerning who came up with these perfect companions to the hamburger first. France and Belgium both lay claim to being the innovators but in all fairness, French fries sound more appetizing than Belgian fries.

Known as "French Fries" in the U.S., "Chips" in England and "Finger Chips" in India, Wikipedia describes these tasty treats as,

batonnet or allumette cut potato that are normally deep-fried but could also be cooked in an oven. In the United States and most of Canada, the term fries refers to any fried elongated pieces of potatoes, while in the United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa, Ireland and New Zealand, allumette cut fried potatoes are sometimes called shoestring fries to distinguish them from the batonnet cut chips.

Either way, they pair perfectly with the aforementioned hamburger or a grilled hot dog but also stand nicely alone as a meal when covered with chili and cheese or cheese curds and light brown gravy.

My personal favorite fries in Tuscaloosa can be found at The Avenue Pub. Typically served in a little metal can, the course sea salt helps to bring out the intense, rustic flavor of their natural cut potatoes. If I'm looking at fast food restaurants, I'd have to go with the waffle fries at Chick-fil-A.

95.3 The Bear personalities Scott Shepherd and Will Bill are fans of the fries served at fast food chain Checkers, Kimberly is partial to Chick-fil-A while Taste of Country Nights host Sam Alex is in love with the fries at A&W.

What restaurant of fast food joint makes your favorite fries? Let us know in the comment section below. Enjoy National French Fry day everyone!