crinkle fries

Ridged potato strips

Crinkle fries are french fries cut with a wavy, ridged surface using a corrugated blade.

The ridges create more surface area for crispiness and help sauces cling: The diner serves burgers with crinkle fries.

Also called crinkle-cut fries.

The style is associated with cafeterias, diners, and frozen food aisles.

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