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As the industry shifts and evolves, fries reign supreme as the number one side dish ordered at foodservice across segments, service styles, meal occasions, and cuisines. From shoestring to steak fries, simply salted to sensationally smothered, side dishes made with America’s Favorite Vegetable are always on trend and in demand. For all our tips and tricks on how to ensure hot, crispy, and delicious fries, download our fry guide.
With fries on the menu, you’ve already created a menu item that diners would go out of their way for. And now with tips for better takeout, you can be sure to serve the classic fries they love, wherever they are, and whenever the craving strikes.
Crispy crinkle-cut fries topped with soy-glazed flatiron steak, flavorful broccoli, red bell pepper, onions, and scallions.
Clam Chowder FriesCrispy waffle fries, smothered in piping hot, creamy clam chowder.
Okonomiyaki FriesA classic Japanese combination of flavors made into a global inspiration straight out of Tokyo. Crispy fries are topped with creamy mayo, zesty eel sauce, smoked bonito flakes, toasted nori seasoning, and sesame cabbage.
Lebanese Shawarma Loaded FriesWaffle fries topped with roasted beef shawarma, cucumbers, tomatoes, pickled red onions, and a lemon yogurt sauce.
Be sure to choose the best product for takeout or delivery. Frozen fries come in a wide variety of formats. Some are better suited for takeout and delivery than others.
For crispier fries:
For a longer hold time:
A combination of proper airflow and product protection is the name of the game for safe and delicious takeout, and a simple napkin can be a fry’s best friend.
The way you pack the whole order is as important as the individual containers for the best fry experience.
Simple never goes out of style. But give more variety to your menu by adding loaded fries and using ingredients you already have in the house. Loaded fries have been gaining in popularity and using fries as a base for various topped, smothered or layered builds is a great way to deliver the flavors and fries your diners crave. Check out a few of our favorites:
Dips, sauces, and seasonings instantly elevate your fry offering, bringing fresh new flavor experiences to the beloved menu item. With inspiration from around the globe, a few simple twists can turn ingredients and flavors you already have in your operation into something bold and exciting. Whether you serve a classic sauce straight-up, mix and match, or creatively combine choices into a flight, our flavor ideas can help keep your fries top of mind and always craveable.
Creamy Dips: rich, fatty, and relatively mild in acidity; a great partner to a salty fry.
Ketchup-Style Dips: Primarily sweet, often with a sour or spicy kick; a vibrant contrast to salty fries.
Vinegar & Acidic Sauces: tangy, crisp and acidic; a lighter, bright, and balancing flavor punch to oil-cooked fires.
Gravies & Savory Sauces: meaty sauces served hot; thick and savory easily turning a side of fries into a main dish.
Seasonings & Coatings: powdered, dried, concentrated flavors to coat fries directly; can add flavor on its own or pair with complementary sauce/dip.
Who says fries can only be used as a side? The versatility of frozen fries means you can experiment and think outside the box to develop new-to-your-menu, innovative dishes featuring the beloved fry.
Crispy straight cut fries topped with slow roasted, marinated pork belly, charred pineapple, pickled red onions and cilantro.
Beef and Broccoli Loaded FriesCrispy crinkle-cut fries topped with soy-glazed flatiron steak, flavorful broccoli, red bell pepper, onions, and scallions.
Peri Peri Shrimp FriesCrinkle cut fries topped with smoky and spicy shrimp and chickpeas.
Crisp shoestring fries, topped with caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms, and blue cheese fondue.
Banh Mi Style Loaded FriesCrispy steak cut fries topped with pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, sriracha mayo, and spicy ground pork.
Sweet and Sour Chicken and Waffle FriesCrispy chicken in a sweet and sour sauce with ripe pineapples, peppers and red onions, all served on a bed of crunchy waffle fries.
Evolving your menu to be takeout and delivery focused is no easy task. Our Takeout Resource offers valuable menu ideas that work well for to-go orders, cost- and labor-saving applications, storage tips and tricks to keep your produce fresh, and more.
If there’s one question atop every foodservice operator’s mind these days, it’s “How do I make my menu work harder?” And if there’s one solution helping to optimize menus the world over, it’s U.S. frozen fries and potatoes. They’re the best tool to not only deliver the fry and potato dishes your diners crave, but also to provide operational benefits such as labor-saving efficiencies, longer shelf life, and may help increase profits. And of course, U.S. frozen potatoes have the same high quality and performance you expect from all U.S. potato products. Download our full resource guide, here.
Visit our recipe page to explore all our recipes and techniques that showcase the versatility and cost-effectiveness that potatoes can bring to your menu and restaurant operation.
Crispy chicken in a sweet and sour sauce with ripe pineapples, peppers and red onions, all served on a bed of crunchy waffle fries.
Beef and Broccoli Loaded FriesCrispy crinkle-cut fries topped with soy-glazed flatiron steak, flavorful broccoli, red bell pepper, onions, and scallions.
Al Pastor Loaded FriesCrispy straight cut fries topped with slow roasted, marinated pork belly, charred pineapple, pickled red onions and cilantro.
Korean Beef Bulgogi Loaded FriesSpicy steak cut fries topped with kimchi and tender beef bulgogi.
Banh Mi Style Loaded FriesCrispy steak cut fries topped with pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, sriracha mayo, and spicy ground pork.
Chili Lime Enchilada Potato BitesChili lime seasoned potato tater bites, on a bed of smoky enchilada sauce, garnished with avocado, cotija cheese, and cilantro.