For those interested in celebrating National French Fry Day 2016 with something unique, these unexpected French fry dishes are the perfect choice. From the ultra-spicy to the overly sweet, these recipes put an innovative twist on a classic side dish.
In recent years, a number of restaurants have begun experimenting with fries in unique ways. For instance, McDonald's has tested a number of sweet French fry dishes that feature toppings such as chocolate sauce, honey and even sakura seasoning. On the other hand, restaurants such as Red Robin have tried to up the ante with ultra-spicy fries topped with fried jalapenos and ghost chili sauce.
Of course, you don't have to visit a restaurant in order to get your hands on some delicious French fries. Instead, why not celebrate National French Fry Day 2016 by whipping up some homemade frites with unexpected ingredients. These creative French fry recipes include pickled French fries, quail egg poutines and even sloppy French fry bakes.
43 Unusual French Fry Dishes
Celebrate National French Fry Day 2016 with These Tasty Side Dishes:
Katherine Pendrill — Jul 13, 2016 — 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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French Fry Flavor Packets
The 'French Fry Shakers' from Church's Chicken Allow for Customization
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Gourmet Frozen Fries
These Frozen French Fries from Alexia Feature Flavorful Seasonings
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Chocolate-Covered French Fries
This Fast Food Chain is Putting an Unusual Twist on a Classic Dish
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Hybrid Mexican Fries
McDonald's Australia Offers Fries Topped with American and Mexican Fare
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Sakura French Fries
McDonald's Cherry Blossom-Seasoned French Fries Mimic the Taste of Spring
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Fast Food Truffle Fries
McDonald's Singapore is Now Serving French Fries With Truffle Seasoning
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Dehydrated French Fries
These Fast Food Fries are Dehyrdated Rather Than Frozen for Quick Cooking
35
Lobster Bisque Fries
This Seafood Poutine Offers a Protien Alternative to Chicken or Beef
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Avocado French Fries
This Avocado Fries Recipe is an Alternative to Regular Potato-Based Fries
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Brunchified Poutine Recipes
This Eggs Benedict Poutine by DudeFoods Transforms a Quebecois Dish
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Salted Fudge Fries
Red Robin's Fudge Dessert is a Sweet Variant of French Fries
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Fondue-Inspired French Fries
This Fast Food Chain is Now Selling 'Bacon Fondue Fries'
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Artisanal Pickle Fries
These Deep-Fried Pickles are Thinly Sliced into French Fries
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Gravy-Topped French Fries
The New Gravy Loaded Fries Swap Ketchup for Meat Drippings
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Pepperoni Pizza Fries
Carl's Jr. is Testing a New Menu Item in Select Restaurant Locations
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Locally Inspired Garlic Fries
This Chain is Now Offering Fries Seasoned with Locally Grown Garlic
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Ultra-Spicy French Fries
The New Voodoo Fries from Red Robin are Tossed in Blackened Seasoning
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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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Fast Food Fry Alternatives
McDonald's is Testing Sweet Potato Fries in Some Texas Restaurants
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Fast Food Mashups
Burger King Introduces Poutine a la Burger for Its Canadian Market
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Carb-Free Nacho Fries
This Cheesy French Fry Nacho Dish Subs Chips for Salty Frites
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Baked French Fries
Not Quite Nigella Makes a Healthy Fries Recipe with Tumeric and Sesame
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Herby Truffle Fries
These Rich Rosemary and Parmesan French Fries are an Upscale Side Dish
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Spaghetti French Fries
This Inventive Deep Fried Spaghetti Recipe From DudeFoods Look Like Strips
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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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Baked Gourd Fries
These Homemade Fries are Creatively Made from Freshly Sliced Pumpkin
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Pickled French Fries
These Fresh Cut French Fries are Aged with a Salt and Vinegar Solution
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Mexican-Infused Poutines
These Chorizo Appetizers are Available for a Limited Time at Epic Deli
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Cheesy Fry Chips
The New Ruffles Crispy Fries Chips Look Like Deep Fried Potatos
10
Zesty Ranch Fries
Karissa Krishart of Sweet as a Cookie Has Created a Spicy Recipe
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Soup-Topped French Fries
This Recipe for Clam Chowder Fries Does Not Require Eating With a Spoon
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Cotton Candy French Fries
Sticky's Finger Joint Offers a Unique Sweet and Savory Snack
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Sloppy French Fry Bakes
This Sloppy Joe French Fry Bake Recipe Will Leave You Drooling
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Pot Pie Poutines
Epic Deli's Chicken Pot Pie Variation Takes the Form of Poutine Toppings
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Gourmet Breakfast Poutines
This Classic Canadian Dish Gets a Texas-Style Makeover
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Piquant Chicken Fries
The New 'Jalapeno Chicken Fries' are the Latest Burger King Menu Addition
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Quail Egg Poutines
Iamafoodblog's Breakfast Poutine is a Gourmet Take on the Montreal Snack
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Mexican Turnip Fries
These French Fries are Creatively Made Using Sliced Jicama
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Chocolate Marshmallow Poutines
These S'mores Fries Creatively Combine Gravy and Graham Crackers
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