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==Forms of fries==
==Shapes of fries==
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[[Image:Waffle_fries_Chik-Fil-A.jpg |left|thumb|380px|'''Waffle fries'''.  Potatoes are cut oblong with a special tool to form the unique "waffle" shape, then preparedThese waffle fries are made by [[Chik-fil-A]], a popular [[fast-food]] chain restaurant in the [[United States]].]]
[[Image:French_fries_closeup.jpg|left|thumb|380px|'''Shoestring fries''' are prepared from peeled or unpeeled potatoes that have been cut lengthways to form about ⅓ inch (0.8 cm) stripsThis is probably the most common cut within the United States.]]


[[Image:Shoestring fries.jpg |none|thumb|400px|'''Petite-cut fries''', sometimes called '''shoestring fries''', are very thinly cut French fries, about ¼ inch (0.6 cm) thick.]]
[[Image:Shoestring fries.jpg |none|thumb|400px|'''Petite-cut fries''', sometimes called '''shoestring fries''', are very thinly cut French fries, usually less than ¼ inch (0.6 cm) thick.]]
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[[Image:Steak fries.jpg  |left|thumb|370px|'''Steak fries,''' also called '''ranch fries''', are thick, flat-cut French fries, about 1 inch (0.6 cm)  ½ inch (1.3 cm).]]
[[Image:Steak fries.jpg  |left|thumb|370px|'''Steak fries,''' sometimes called '''ranch fries''', are thick, flat-cut French fries, about 1 inch (0.6 cm)  ½ inch (1.3 cm).  They attempt to give a particularly "hearty" appearance.]]


[[Image:Crinkle cut french fries.jpg  |none|thumb|400px|'''Crinkle-cut fries.''' Potatoes are cut with a special tool to form the "crinkle" shape, then prepared. They are typically about ½ inch (1.3 cm) by ½ inch (1.3 cm).  These have have been purchased frozen and fried at home.]]
[[Image:Crinkle cut french fries.jpg  |none|thumb|400px|'''Crinkle-cut fries.''' Potatoes are cut with a special tool to form the "crinkle" shape, then prepared. They are typically about ½ inch (1.3 cm) by ½ inch (1.3 cm).  These have have been purchased frozen and fried at home.]]
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[[Image:Potato log fries.jpg |left|thumb|380px|'''Potato log fries''' are made from very large potatoes, cut about 1 inch (2.5 cm) by1 inch (2.5 cm) to form "logs" and prepared.  Large whole, unpeeled potatoes are sometime quartered or cut into sixths or eights lengthways to form the logs.  Note the coin (U.S. quarter) in the photo for size comparison.]]
[[Image:Waffle_fries_Chik-Fil-A.jpg |left|thumb|380px|'''Waffle fries'''.  Potatoes are cut oblong with a special tool to form the unique "waffle" shape, then prepared.  These waffle fries are made by [[Chik-fil-A]], a popular [[fast-food]] chain restaurant in the [[United States]].]]
 
[[Image:Wedge french fries.jpg  |none|thumb|400px|'''Wedge-cut fries''' are prepared from small, whole, unpeeled potatoes cut lengthways into quarters or sixths to form the wedges.]]
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[[Image:Potato log fries.jpg |left|thumb|380px|'''Potato log fries''' are made from very large potatoes, cut about 1 inch (2.5 cm) by 1 inch (2.5 cm) to form "logs" and prepared.  A variant of potato log fries is prepared similarly wedge fries. Large, unpeeled, and often pre-cooked potatoes are are quartered or cut into sixths or eights lengthways to form the logs and prepared.  Note the coin (U.S. quarter) in the photo for size comparison.]]

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Shapes of fries

Shoestring fries are prepared from peeled or unpeeled potatoes that have been cut lengthways to form about ⅓ inch (0.8 cm) strips. This is probably the most common cut within the United States.
Petite-cut fries, sometimes called shoestring fries, are very thinly cut French fries, usually less than ¼ inch (0.6 cm) thick.

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Steak fries, sometimes called ranch fries, are thick, flat-cut French fries, about 1 inch (0.6 cm) ½ inch (1.3 cm). They attempt to give a particularly "hearty" appearance.
Crinkle-cut fries. Potatoes are cut with a special tool to form the "crinkle" shape, then prepared. They are typically about ½ inch (1.3 cm) by ½ inch (1.3 cm). These have have been purchased frozen and fried at home.

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Waffle fries. Potatoes are cut oblong with a special tool to form the unique "waffle" shape, then prepared. These waffle fries are made by Chik-fil-A, a popular fast-food chain restaurant in the United States.
Wedge-cut fries are prepared from small, whole, unpeeled potatoes cut lengthways into quarters or sixths to form the wedges.

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Potato log fries are made from very large potatoes, cut about 1 inch (2.5 cm) by 1 inch (2.5 cm) to form "logs" and prepared. A variant of potato log fries is prepared similarly wedge fries. Large, unpeeled, and often pre-cooked potatoes are are quartered or cut into sixths or eights lengthways to form the logs and prepared. Note the coin (U.S. quarter) in the photo for size comparison.