When did America decide to ruin french fries? (1 Viewer)

[superchuck500]

Seems like 80% of places these days have these abominations called “crispy fries” or “double-fried” french fries. Does anyone really like this better than traditional fries? At first it was fine, a few kitchen managers trying to be different with their fries but now they’re everywhere - you’re not doing anything different and fries suck now.

Seems like an answer to a problem that didn’t exist. And now it’s as if New Coke prevailed and it’s the only thing you can get anymore.

I declare shenanigans.

 

[superchuck500]

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

I’m not sure I’ve ever run into this, but give me about 5 minutes and I’ll work up a very strong opinion about it

 

[ChrisinNOLA]

I like crinkle cut Waffle Fries. Thank you for keeping them out of this.

 

[Sailorsaint]

I like 'em. But, who am I kidding....I like any and all fries as long as they aren't mushy and gross.

 

[kizzy821]

I like 'em. But, who am I kidding....I like any and all fries as long as they aren't mushy and gross.

This is me. I'll eat almost any kind of fry. It's hard to go wrong with the concept.

 

[ChrisinNOLA]

I like 'em. But, who am I kidding....I like any and all fries as long as they aren't mushy and gross.

Cheese fries are not that bad.

 

[Mr. Blue Sky]

Seems like 80% of places these days have these abominations called “crispy fries” or “double-fried” french fries. Does anyone really like this better than traditional fries? At first it was fine, a few kitchen managers trying to be different with their fries but now they’re everywhere - you’re not doing anything different and fries suck now.

Seems like a answer to a problem that didn’t exist. And now it’s as if New Coke prevailed and it’s the only thing you can get anymore.

I declare shenanigans.

I have noticed this phenomena too Chuck, and i agree that they suck.. My theory is , since i have mostly noticed it over the last year or two, that it’s a cost cutting measure where most restaurants are ordering whatever Sysco Foods’ lowest priced fries are- and apparently these ‘double crispy’ abominations are them…The first time i ever remember having them was probably 30 yrs ago or so at Rally’s.. they were actually not bad, kind of a novelty at first- but lately they have gotten out of control .

 

[superchuck500]

This is me. I'll eat almost any kind of fry. It's hard to go wrong with the concept.

But yet here we are.

The other day at a place I ordered a club sandwich and fries - there was a picture on the menu of it (fancy place, yes) and the fries looked awesome. I love a good club sammich and fries.

Except it comes out with bullshirt over-cooked “crispy fries” with crust on them. I was violated. Blatant misrepresentation and false advertising.

 

[Swamprat]

And I really don’t care if your BIL owns a salt mine, I don’t want his product burying my fries…Geez!

 

[Paul]

I’m angry about what the Americans, specifically what Johnsonville’s punk arse did to the Polish sausage.

 

[t_rav_82]

Cover them with étouffée. That fixes everything.

 

[ChrisinNOLA]

 

[kizzy821]

I’m angry about what the Americans, specifically Johnsonville’s punk arse did to the Polish sausage.

I'm angry that their hot links are now the circumference of a wiener. They used to be substantial, like a Brats.

Skinny arsed "sausages."

 

[kizzy821]

Cover them with étouffée. That fixes everything.

Speaking of. If you meant to make gumbo but put too much flour in the roux, you can tell Texans it's "seafood etouffee" and they'll be none the wiser.



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