🍟 Fries (French Fries)
Common in: USA, Canada, many countries
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Thin or thick-cut strips of potato, deep-fried or air-fried.
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Varieties include:
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Shoestring fries (thin)
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Steak fries (thick)
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Curly fries, crinkle-cut, waffle fries, etc.
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Often served with: ketchup, mayo, cheese, gravy (poutine), or loaded toppings.
🍟 Chips (UK, Ireland, Australia/NZ)
In British English, “chips” are what Americans call fries:
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Thicker-cut, often softer inside, crisp outside.
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Classic example: Fish and Chips.
🥔 Chips (USA)
In American English, “chips” = thin, crispy potato slices fried or baked (snack food):
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Known as crisps in the UK.
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Popular flavors: sour cream & onion, barbecue, salt & vinegar, etc.
🇬🇧 UK vs. 🇺🇸 US Example:
| Food Item | USA Name | UK Name |
|---|---|---|
| Thin potato strips (fried) | Fries | Chips |
| Thin potato crisps (bagged snack) | Chips | Crisps |
| Thick, pub-style fries | Steak Fries | Chips |
Would you like a recipe for homemade fries or chips (oven, air fryer, or deep-fried)? Or maybe a twist like zucchini fries, sweet potato chips, or loaded fries?