Curly fries

McDonalds curly fries

Curly Fries are a kind of french fry famous for their unique spring-like shape. Curly fries are generally made from whole potatoes that are cut using a specialised spiral slicer.

Regular french fries, such as the ones found commonly in McDonald's, are usually straight and yellow in color. Curly Fries are often seasoned with various spices. Examples of spices used are cajun and paprika which also add to the slightly darker colouring of Curly Fries. Additionally the extra flavorings added may contribute to their associated health issues if not consumed in moderation and as part of a balanced diet. Curly fries may retain some of the skin of the potato, whereas regular fries are usually skinless.

Regional Places Where Curly Fries Are Sold

Curly Fries can be found across the globe. Sometimes they are packaged for preparation at home often in frozen packs. Curly Fries can also be found at a number of restaurants and fast food outlets.

In America Arby's is one of the major restaurant chains that serve Curly Fries, and other restaurants and carnivals often have Curly Fries as well. Jack in the Box frequently promotes Curly Fries as a featured menu item in their commercials.

In Australia, Curly Fries are most commonly available at Hog's Breath Café, where they are known as Hog's Tail Fries. They have also appeared as a time limited promotional item at Hungry Jack's over the years.

In Singapore and Malaysia, Curly Fries are sold in A&W fast food outlets, and occasionally, McDonald's offers Curly Fries for a time as a promotion.

In the UK Curly Fries can sometimes be found in addition to the traditional strait cut chip in most fast food chains. In the pub chain JD Weatherspoon Curly Fries are offered as a (relatively) premium alternative.

Health Issues

Depending on the size of the order and any additional toppings, Curly Fries (which are frequently cooked in partially hydrogenated oil) may have between 300 and 700 calories per serving. Much of the caloric total is derived from fats and oils, making Curly Fries an exceedingly unhealthy food if intake is not moderated. In addition, the sodium content in Curly Fries are generally greater than that of regular fries.