Different Types Of Delicious Fries That Go Well With Burgers

Hosting a dinner party at home? Why not consider making gourmet burgers like those of professional chefs? Not only are they easy to prepare, but you can also make them even more interactive and fun for your guests by preparing the ingredients and allowing them to construct their own burgers! Then comes the next question of the day: What are you going to serve alongside the burgers?

The most obvious side to a deliciously grilled burger is fries. It is one of the most popular food items globally, loved by not just children but across all age groups. While most commonly served as a side dish to steaks, burgers, and sandwiches, they can also be served as a topping on the main dish or eaten by themselves. With tons of variations of fries out there, we have gathered in this article some types of fries that you can whip out for your dinner party.

Regular Fries 

Probably the most original and common type of fries you find in most places, people make these types of fries by deep frying cut potatoes in neutral-flavoured oil that are then coated thinly with a layer of salt, sometimes with pepper, garlic, and parsley. The standard cut size of these fries is usually at a thickness of up to a quarter inch. The size of the fries gives the familiar “crispy on the outside, fluffy and soft on the inside” texture that we enjoy.

Stealth Fries 

Similar to regular fries but with a hidden advantage, stealth fries are made with an additional and unique process that coats each fry with a nearly transparent batter made from potato starch. This special batter does not affect the taste and appearance of regular fries. However, what makes it special is that the fries are able to maintain their crispiness and heat for twice as long as regular fries. This stealth “technology” can be implemented on other varieties of fries. At Wildfire Burgers, we take these fries up a notch by adding truffled parmesan to give an added layer of umami and cheesiness.

Tater Tots

Sometimes referred to as grated potatoes, tater tots involve grating the potatoes, shaping them into little cylindrical shapes, then deep frying, shallow frying, or oven baking them. The cooking process is a little tedious and time consuming as it involves having to partially boil the potatoes before grating, shaping, and cooking them. At Wildfire Burgers, we elevate the flavour of the tater tots by tossing them in chicken powder that is essentially dehydrated chicken skin that has been powdered. This additional step ensures that our tater tots has an added layer of umami on top of the already flavourful and crispy surface. 

Shoestring Fries

Similar to regular fries but much thinner at less than 1/8 inches, shoestring fries are one of the thinnest fries available today. Basically, the potatoes are julienne cut and then deep fried. Because they are so thin, the fries are usually fried all the way through, hence achieving their crispiness. At Wildfire Burgers, we ensure our guests can enjoy the crispiness even after delivery by using stealth fries.

Potato Wedges

In contrast to shoestring fries are potato wedges, which tip the scale as one of the thickest types of fries. Because they are large in size, frying also takes a longer time as compared to the other variety of fries. Also called steak fries, the wedges are seasoned before deep frying or baking them. If you choose to deep fry potato wedges, one trick is to boil them before deep frying them. That way, not only will you be able to achieve faster frying time, but you will also be able to achieve the “crispy on the outside, fluffy and soft on the inside” texture. 

Conclusion 

While these are just some examples of fries that you can make for your dinner party, the list goes on. There are so many other types of fries served all over the world. You have poutine from Canada, animal-style fries from the United States, tornado fries from South Korea, and patatas bravas from Spain, among others. The versatility of fries is the key reason why it is such a good complement to burgers. They will, without a doubt, be a hit with your guests.

Nevertheless, if you are looking for burger delivery in Singapore, Wildfire Burgers offers an extensive range of award-winning burgers well as delicious sides from truffled parmesan fries and chips and salsa to desserts, milkshakes, and beers. All of these are guaranteed to wow your guests and keep them satisfied at the end. For more information on what we offer in our menu, head over to our socials at WildfireBurgers.SG or at https://www.wildfireburgers.com/menu.