Celebrating french fries

French fry lovers, it’s time to mark your calendars — Saturday, July 13 is National French Fry Day. To get you primed for the event, here are some interesting facts about french fries.

Everyone has a favorite cut
Fries come in all shapes, sizes and cuts: curly, wedge, crinkle-cut and shoestring, to name a few. According to a National Today survey, America’s favorite is the straight cut, with 21 percent preferring it. Curly fries follow close behind at 20 percent. However, there are a lot of regional variations. July 13 is the perfect day to plan a local french fry tour to sample the many types available.

Not everyone shares equally
It’s not unusual for people to share their fries, although women are particularly generous. A 2017 Canadian survey by the McCain Company found that 63 percent of women share their fries, while men are a little more protective of theirs, with only 43 percent saying they like to share.

There’s more than one way to dress a fry
Fifty-five percent of Americans say they prefer ketchup on their fries. The second most popular dip is ranch dressing at 15 percent, followed by cheese sauce at 8 percent, barbecue sauce at 7 percent and mayo dead last at 4 percent.

French Fry Day only comes once a year, so don’t miss out and be sure to stay on the lookout for deals offered by local restaurants.