French Fry Trivia
Who invented French fries?
Answer: The French claim to have invented French fries, but it is widely
believed that they were actually invented in Belgium.
What is the French name for French fries?
Answer: Pommes frites.
What type of potatoes are best for making French fries?
Answer: Russet potatoes.
What is the ideal thickness for French fries?
Answer: 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch.
What is the process called that involves soaking the
cut potatoes in water before frying?
Answer: Blanching.
What temperature should the oil be when frying French
fries?
Answer: 350-375°F (175-190°C).
How long should French fries be fried for?
Answer: 2-3 minutes.
What is the term for French fries that are thicker and
cut in larger pieces?
Answer: Steak fries.
What is the term for French fries that are thinner and
cut in smaller pieces?
Answer: Shoestring fries.
What is the term for French fries that are seasoned
with herbs and spices?
Answer: Seasoned fries.
What is the term for French fries that are topped with
cheese and gravy?
Answer: Poutine.
What is the term for French fries that are served with
mayonnaise?
Answer: Belgian fries.
What is the term for French fries that are served with
ketchup?
Answer: American fries.
What is the term for French fries that are served with
vinegar?
Answer: English chips.
What is the term for French fries that are served with
curry sauce?
Answer: Currywurst.
What are French fries called in France?
Answer: Pommes frites.
What is the term for French fries that are served with
mayonnaise?
Answer: Belgian fries.
What is the term for French fries that are served with
chili and cheese?
Answer: Chili cheese fries.
Which fast-food restaurant is known for their signature
"fries"?
Answer: McDonald's.
What is the process called where French fries are
cooked twice?
Answer: Double frying.
What type of oil is commonly used to fry French fries?
Answer: Vegetable oil.
What is the term for French fries that are oven-baked?
Answer: Oven fries.
What is the term for French fries that are deep-fried
and then coated with a batter?
Answer: Beer-battered fries.
What is the term for French fries that are coated with
cheese and bacon bits?
Answer: Loaded fries.
What is the term for French fries that are served with
a spicy sauce?
Answer: Hot fries.
What is the term for French fries that are served with
a creamy sauce?
Answer: Aioli fries.
What is the term for French fries that are served with
a garlic sauce?
Answer: Garlic fries.
What is the term for French fries that are served with
truffle oil and grated parmesan cheese?
Answer: Truffle fries.
What is the term for French fries that are served with
gravy?
Answer: Brown gravy fries.
What is the term for French fries that are seasoned
with Old Bay seasoning?
Answer: Chesapeake fries.
What is the term for French fries that are served with
a spicy Cajun seasoning?
Answer: Cajun fries.
What is the term for French fries that are served with
a tangy BBQ sauce?
Answer: BBQ fries.