# Seasoned Waffle Cut Fries Trader Joe’s Seasoned Waffle Cut Fries are Perfect for BBQ Season By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-06-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasoned-waffle-cut-fries References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/seasoned-waffle-cut-fries-073594)  [Trader Joe's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/root-vegetable-fries) wants to help get you ready for BBQ season with the launch of its new Trader Joe’s Seasoned Waffle Cut Fries. Whether you're serving hot dogs or hamburgers, every classic BBQ dish needs a side dish to pair with it and that's where Trader Joe's new Trader Joe’s Seasoned Waffle Cut Fries come in. The fries are made by a trusted supplier who starts with sliced potatoes and then adds a signature waffle cut. The waffle-like potatoes are then coated in a [seasoned, flour-based batter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasoned-curly-fries), fried in vegetable oil, and seasoned with a tasty blend of salt, paprika, black pepper, yeast extract, and garlic, onion & chili powders. The result is a flavorful fry with enough surface areas for dipping in your favorite sauces. You can even add extra crispiness by popping them in the [air fryer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-fried-french-fries). Image Credit: Trader Joe's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **BBQ Side Dish Innovation:** Innovation opportunities for companies to launch new unique side dishes for BBQ season. - **Seasoned Potato Innovation:** Opportunities for food companies to create potato-based products with unique seasoning blends. - **Waffle Cut Potato Trend:** Growing trend of waffle cut potatoes in the food industry, leading to potential market saturation and the need for new variations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Opportunities for food and beverage companies to create and market new BBQ side dishes and seasoned potato products. - **Fast Food Industry:** Opportunities for fast food chains to introduce new seasoned waffle cut fries to their menus. - **Frozen Food Industry:** Opportunities for frozen food companies to create new frozen seasoned waffle cut fries products and capitalize on the convenience factor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful Root Veggie Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/root-vegetable-fries.md) - [Air Fryer Dessert Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnival-fun-cake-fries.md) - [Strawberry-Flavored Toaster Waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-waffles.md) - [Savory Whole Grain Waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-whole-grain-waffles.md) - [Sauce-Smothered Waffle Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sauced-loaded-waffle-fries.md) - [Grab-And-Go Belgian Waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brioche-style-lige-waffles.md) - [Ready-to-Heat Bubble Waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-bubble-waffles.md) - [Waffle-Flavored Potato Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-city-waffle.md) - [Ready-to-Eat Potato Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-potato-salad.md)