Today is National French Fry Day and what better way to celebrate than with a French fry-inspired dish? While you could go the conventional route and opt for traditional potato-based fries, you could also shake things up with these unconventional French fry recipes. From spicy avocado fries to bacon-wrapped french fries, these recipes are the perfect way to celebrate this beloved dish.
For those who want to enjoy their fries without derailing their diet, there are ways of substituting potatoes for healthier ingredients. For something more savory, there are spicy avocado fries and seasoned tofu fries. For something on the sweeter side, there are cinnamon carrot fries, crispy plantain fries and even festive pumpkin fries.
For those who enjoy their fries in conventional potato-based form, there are other ways of celebrating National French Fry Day in style. You can add some meat to your dish by infusing your fries with bacon, chicken or even pepperoni. For something even more unusual, there are French Fry dishes topped with unorthodox ingredients such as miso oxtail gravy and sickeningly sweet cotton candy.
27 Examples of Unconventional French Fries
Celebrate National French Fry Day with These Fun Dishes:
Katherine Pendrill — Jul 13, 2015 — Lifestyle
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Ketchup-Scooping Fries
KFC Romania's Dipping French Fries Are Trough-Like For Holding More Sauce
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Bacon-Wrapped French Fries
These Bacon Wrapped Fries are Going to Be a Crowd-Pleasing Appetizer
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DIY Flavored French Fries
You Will Soon Be Able to Season McDonald’s Fries Yourself
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Sakura French Fries
McDonald's Cherry Blossom-Seasoned French Fries Mimic the Taste of Spring
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Cookie-Based Fast Food
This McDonald's Extra Value Meal is Turned Into a Cookie Meal
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Festive Pumpkin Fries
These Pumpkin Fries are the Perfect Fall Side Dish
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Salted Fudge Fries
Red Robin's Fudge Dessert is a Sweet Variant of French Fries
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Pepperoni Pizza Fries
Carl's Jr. is Testing a New Menu Item in Select Restaurant Locations
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Honeyed French Fries
South Korea Now Offers McDonald's French Fries in a Honey Butter Flavor
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Spicy Avocado Fries
The Iron You's Healthy Fries Are Made with Avocado and Coconut
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Plantain Fries Recipes
These Baked French Fries Come with a Side of Garlic Avocado Dipping Sauce
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Crispy Noodle Fries
Keizo Shimamoto Created Ramen Fries as an Epic Burger Side Dish
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Peculiar Ramen Poutines
This Cultural Hybrid Poutine Cleverly Replaces Fries with Noodle Sticks
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Seasoned Tofu Fries
This Healthy Meal Option Features Sesame and Honey Garlic Sauces
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Crispy Chicken Fries
Burger King Converts its Potato Fries into Crispy Strips of Poultry
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Baked French Fries
Not Quite Nigella Makes a Healthy Fries Recipe with Tumeric and Sesame
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Meat-Filled Fries
Dudefoods' Pork Fries Recipe Replaces a Potato with a Meaty Interior
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Cinnamon Carrot Fries
This Appetizer Recipe is a Healthier Alternative to the Common Bar Snack
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Cheesy Fry Chips
The New Ruffles Crispy Fries Chips Look Like Deep Fried Potatos
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Zesty Ranch Fries
Karissa Krishart of Sweet as a Cookie Has Created a Spicy Recipe
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Sweet Meaty Snacks
Maple Bacon Donut Fries Fulfill Cravings for Sugar, Fat and Salt Simultaneously
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Cotton Candy French Fries
Sticky's Finger Joint Offers a Unique Sweet and Savory Snack
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Cinnamon-Infused Fast Food
KFC is Testing a New ‘Go Cup’ Out that Includes Funnel Cake Fries
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Bacon Ranch Fries
The Carl's Jr. Bacon-Filled Fries are Covered in Ranch Dressing
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Hot Sauce-Marinated Chicken
Popeye's New Spicy Chicken Item is Marinated in Tabasco Sauce
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Eclectic Colorful Fries
Mardi Gras Fries are Made with Inspiration from Scrumptious King Cake
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Fries-Encrusted Appetizers
The Unconventionally Breaded Mozzarella Sticks Use Packaged Fries
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