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I tasted and ranked fries from 5 fast-food chains, and the best is a classic shoestring cut

Rachel AskinasiAug 21, 2021, 17:02 IST

No two french fries from these fast-food chains are the same.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

I compared and ranked fries from Burger King, McDonald's, Wendy's, Shake Shack, and Popeyes.
Each chain's fries had a distinct flavor, texture, and shape.
I think McDonald's did the best job executing all components.

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Burger King's fries had almost no flavor, in my opinion, and the potato had a mealy texture, which earned them the bottom spot.

A small order of Burger King fries. Rachel Askinasi/Insider

They weren't soggy at all and didn't flop over when held in the air.

The Burger King fries all stood straight. Rachel Askinasi/Insider

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Shake Shack's crinkle-cut fries were the thickest of the bunch. These tied with Burger King for last place.

An order of Shake Shack fries. Rachel Askinasi/Insider

The crinkle cut helped these fries hold their shape.

Shake Shack's fries had a consistent amount of give to them. Rachel Askinasi/Insider

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Wendy's fries were creamy inside but had a near-flavorless pepper taste, which is why they landed in third place.

A small order of Wendy's fries. Rachel Askinasi/Insider

The skin-on approach gives these a handmade aesthetic.

Some Wendy's fries stood straight while longer ones flopped. Rachel Askinasi/Insider

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Popeyes' fries had tons of flavor and texture, and were a solid runner-up in this ranking.

A small order of Popeyes fries. Rachel Askinasi/Insider

These fries also had some skin on them, which complemented the flakiness.

Most of the Popeyes had a slight give to them. Rachel Askinasi/Insider

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McDonald's nailed the oily flavor, crispy exterior, and pillowy interior. These fries reigned supreme.

A small order of McDonald's fries. Rachel Askinasi/Insider

McDonald's hit the mark on almost every component, which landed these fries the No. 1 spot.

Some fries were floppier than others. Rachel Askinasi/Insider

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