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National French Fry Day! Make Your Own OR Get Them For Free HERE

Dip them in a chocolate milkshake (That's what i do), dip them in ketchup, dip them in mayo… whatever you like, just make sure you dip TODAY on National French Fry Day! 

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Get them for free at these delish establishments or make them your own (see recipe below)!

McDonald’s: With a coupon on the fast-food chain’s app and a $1 or more purchase, get a free medium fries Friday.

IHOP: The chain's new Ultimate Steakburgers come with unlimited fries. 

Del Taco: Get a $1 off Loaded Fries Friday through July 20 at participating locations nationwide with a coupon available at www.deltaco.com/fryyay.

Dunkin' Donuts: For a limited time, Donut Fries are $2 at participating restaurants nationwide.

Burger King: With a coupon in the restaurant's app, get two small orders of fries and two Original Chicken Sandwiches for $4.99.

Applebee’s: For a limited time, all-you-can-eat "Riblets & Tenders," including unlimited amounts of fries, are $12.99.

Carl’s Jr.: Get a coupon for a free small fries and beverage with the purchase of any Six Dollar Burger for joining the chain's email list.

Fry away at home for your summer BBQ: 

Better Homes & Gardens have a great fry-from-scratch recipe… 

1. Prepare the Potatoes

  • The ideal homemade french fries have a crisp, golden exterior and a light, mealy interior. Russet or Idaho potatoes (high-starch potatoes) will give you the best results, although Finnish yellow, Yukon gold, or other all-purpose potatoes will work. Low-starch potatoes, such as round red or white or new potatoes, are the least preferable. For four to six servings, start with 4 medium baking potatoes (or sweet potatoes), or about 1-1/2 pounds. Usually potatoes are peeled, but you can leave the peel on. To prevent peeled potatoes from darkening, immerse them in a bowl of ice water.
  • The trick for uniform fries is to first cut the potato into a rectangular shape by cutting off both ends. Next, cut straight down one side to make a flat surface. Repeat on the other three sides so you end up with a rectangular potato. Next, cut the potato into 1/4- to 3/8-inch strips. Soak strips in a bowl of ice water. 
  • If you prefer, you can cut the potato into thin wedges. Try to cut them so they are about 1/2 inch wide at the widest part of the potato. These homemade fries will be extra crispy. 

2. Heat the Oil for Frying

  • It's important to use an oil suitable for deep-frying when making fries. Some oils, such as olive and flaxseed, are not appropriate because they have low smoke points (325°F and below) and will smoke, discolor, and break down at low temperatures. Oils with a higher smoke point (396°F to 414°F) that work well for deep-frying include canola and peanut.
  • One of the secrets for deep-frying foods is to keep the fat at a constant high temperature. This is best done by using a heavy, flat-bottom pan and a deep-fat thermometer to monitor the oil temperature. In a heavy deep 3-quart saucepan or fryer, heat oil to 365°F (the pan should be no more than half full).

3. Fry the Potatoes

  • Preheat oven to 300°F.
  • Drain the potatoes well. Using paper towels, pat the potatoes thoroughly to dry.
  • Fry the potatoes, about one-third at a time, until tender in the centers and edges are crisp and golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes, turning once.
  • Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the fries from the hot oil and transfer to clean paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with salt, if desired. Keep the cooked fries warm on a baking pan in the oven while frying remaining potatoes. Click here for more tips on deep-fat frying.

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