North Dakota’s Fry Preference: Straight, Seasoned, and Spud-tacular
I’ve always said the amount of information we have access to these days is truly amazing. Want to learn how to fix a leaky faucet? It’s on YouTube. Need to know the capital of Djibouti? Google’s got your back. Wondering which U.S. state prefers curly fries over crinkle cut? Oh yes, there’s a source for that, too.
Over the weekend, I stumbled upon one of those “you didn’t know you needed this, but now you can’t look away” kinds of facts. Newsweek reports that every state in the United States of America has a unique preference for French fries. That’s right—we're not just choosing governors and license plate slogans anymore. We’re casting our culinary vote for favorite fry shape!
North Dakota Knows Its Spuds: Straight-Cut and Seasoned, Please!
And what did they discover about North Dakota? We are firmly in the camp of straight-cut and seasoned fries. Classic. Dependable. A little salty, a little spicy—just like a few people I know. Our neighbors in Montana and Minnesota also prefer their fries the same way. Maybe it’s a regional thing, or maybe we just know a superior spud when we see one.
Read More: Breakups Bite, But North Dakota’s Comfort Food of Choice Is Delicious
South Dakota’s Fry Twist: Embracing the Curly Life, One Swirl at a Time!
But South Dakota? Oh, bless their hearts—they had to be different. Curly fries. Twisty, swirly, circus-act-looking curly fries. Maybe it’s a statement on individuality. Maybe they just like a challenge when it comes to dipping in ketchup. I know I do!
Either way, I’m here for it. Because whether you're team straight, curly, waffle, or wedge, one thing’s for sure—we all love fries. And thanks to the magic of the internet, now we know way more about it than we probably needed to.
LOOK: Here's the signature side dish from each state
Gallery Credit: Stacker
LOOK: Popular Dinners Americans Don’t Make as Often Anymore
Gallery Credit: Stephen Lenz