National French Fry Day: This simple tip will help you make restaurant-style perfect fries at home
The annual holiday offers fry lovers the opportunity to score some tempting deals on their favorite salty treat
The US celebrates the National French Fry Day on the second Friday in July. On this year's National French Fry Day, several popular chain and eateries are offering deals and discounts on fan favorite treat.The annual holiday offers fry lovers the opportunity to score some tempting deals on their favorite salty treat. This year, restaurants and brands are rolling out a mix of freebies and steep discounts. There's even a giveaway on a new fry-crusted pizza.
Anyone can make crispy, golden brown French fries. After all, they are just fried potatoes. But you do make a little extra efforts than simply throwing some potato pieces into a deep fryer.Kitchen queen Martha Stewart advised on how to make perfect French fries at home, and here's what she recommends, aka the perfect classic double-fry. You should start with russet potatoes, the best ones, as they have starchy texture and crisp finish. To make perfect homemade French fries, chop the potatoes evenly into fry shapes either using a sharp knife or a mandoline with a French fry blade.
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Soak the cut potatoes in cold water for at least four hours (and up to 24) to leach out excess starch, then drain and dry them thoroughly. You would be surprised to know the secret of restaurant-style fries-- cook them twice to get the best taste.
All you need to do is heat two inches of oil in a Dutch oven (or deep-fat fryer) to 300°F. Fry the potatoes in batches for about 3 minutes, just until they soften without browning, then transfer them to paper-towel-lined sheets and let the oil return to temperature between batches. The blanched fries can rest in the refrigerator for up to four hours.For the second cook, the oil temperature should be higher, about 350°F. Fry the potatoes again until golden (about 4 to 4½ minutes), and add a pinch of rosemary and lemon zest in the final 20 seconds. Drain, season generously with coarse salt, and serve immediately.
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Arby'sOrder a cheesesteak online and Arby's will reward you with free fries—any size—on your next visit. Just be sure to claim the offer within one week of receiving it.
Burger King
On Friday, July 11, Royal Perks members can enjoy any size fries for free with a purchase of $1 or more. Plus, DashPass members on DoorDash get a buy-one-get-one-free deal on Chicken Fries that same day.
Carl's Jr.
Rewards members can grab any size of natural-cut or waffle fries for free with the purchase of any menu item—just order through the app, online at order.carlsjr.com, or in person.
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Fatburger
Now through Sunday, July 13, order any burger or sandwich online and score a free order of Fat or Skinny Fries. Just use code FryDay25 at checkout.
Hardee's
Spend $5 or more on Friday, July 11, and unlock a Fry Pass! Starting Saturday, July 12, you can enjoy a free order of fries (any size) every day through the end of the year.
Jack in the Box
On Friday, July 11, Jack Pack rewards members can score free fries with any purchase—whether online, in-app, or in person.
McDonald's
Fridays already mean free medium fries with a $1+ in-app purchase through Dec. 26, but to celebrate, McDonald's is offering another free medium fries deal with a $1 minimum in the app—available now through Sunday, July 13.
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