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JamesG · 12-04-2011, 04:44 PM

Burger King's New French Fry Recipe Draws Rave Reviews
New fries are bigger and have less salt

By Matthew Deluca & Tracy Connor
New York Daily News
Friday, December 2 2011

Burger King has rolled out its weapon in the french fry wars — thicker, crispier, hotter, less salty ’taters that got good reviews from fast-food junkies.

“They’re fluffy and they’re crunchy all together,” said Shantel Jackson, 19, of Harlem, who was at a Burger King on Beaver St. in lower Manhattan on Friday.

“They taste way better. It reinvents the taste. I could eat these fries all day every day.”

BK’s new fries are about as wide as a No. 2 pencil and have a coating that keeps them hot and crispy. Sodium was cut, though there’s still 330 mg in the smallest size.

“The older fries had salt in it. This one we have to add the salt to them,” said Jermaine Victory, 27, manager of the franchise on Liberty St.

He said feedback has been positive. “They taste much better,” he said.

Javier Melendez, 28, an unemployed security worker from Williamsburg, Brooklyn, had to be told the recipe was different.

“I didn’t even notice,” he said. “Change is good, though. Less cholesterol would be a little better.”

The fries, which are cooked without trans fats in vegetable oil, are actually cholesterol-free.

Melendez said he prefers Burger King’s fries to McDonald’s, the No. 1 seller.

But, he added, “a fry is a fry. It’s always going to taste good.”

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/...ticle-1.986218

dakert · 12-04-2011, 04:52 PM

I am not a fan of Burger King fries. My new favorite fries are Wendys fresh cut fries.
A & W rootbeer stands have good crinkle cut fries

JamesG · 12-04-2011, 04:56 PM

McDonald's have always been my favorite fries.

I'm going to try these new BK fries soon.

Family Ties Forever! · 12-04-2011, 05:33 PM

I've never been a fan of BK fries. I don't really care for their food.

spunkygirl · 12-04-2011, 05:56 PM

Wendy's has the best fries ever

MrCleveland · 12-04-2011, 07:24 PM

I'm not a fan of Burger King...period!

Torgo · 12-05-2011, 10:31 AM

I think the best fries come from the mom & pop places, or taverns...all the fast food franchise fries taste the same to me.

mystery_daisy · 12-05-2011, 10:48 AM

French fries are okay once in awhile, i suppose. But I quit buying them when I realized I can get 15 lbs of potatoes for the price of a large french fry. Food for thought(?)

Besides you can make all kinds of neat things with potatoes in about 20 minutes unless you use a microwave then it's probably even faster. But I'm rambling here.lol

OH Nuts! · 12-05-2011, 03:51 PM

I love french fries, but they are SOO BAAD for me. Doesn't mean I can't have them every now and then, but when I do I want GOOD ones. So I go to Nathan's Famous. They're french fries are wonderful.

Perhaps, one day I'll the Burger King ones. (A sm. order.)

JamesG · 12-05-2011, 04:32 PM

I went to my local Burger King and got to try the new fries. They are definitely an improvement.

I hated Burger King's fries before but I can tolerate these. They are now crunchier and less salty.

I still prefer McDonald's fries but these new BK fries are much better.

12-04-2011, 04:44 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,334	Burger King Changes French Fry Recipe Burger King's New French Fry Recipe Draws Rave Reviews *New fries are bigger and have less salt* By Matthew Deluca & Tracy Connor New York Daily News Friday, December 2 2011 Burger King has rolled out its weapon in the french fry wars — thicker, crispier, hotter, less salty ’taters that got good reviews from fast-food junkies. “They’re fluffy and they’re crunchy all together,” said Shantel Jackson, 19, of Harlem, who was at a Burger King on Beaver St. in lower Manhattan on Friday. “They taste way better. It reinvents the taste. I could eat these fries all day every day.” BK’s new fries are about as wide as a No. 2 pencil and have a coating that keeps them hot and crispy. Sodium was cut, though there’s still 330 mg in the smallest size. “The older fries had salt in it. This one we have to add the salt to them,” said Jermaine Victory, 27, manager of the franchise on Liberty St. He said feedback has been positive. “They taste much better,” he said. Javier Melendez, 28, an unemployed security worker from Williamsburg, Brooklyn, had to be told the recipe was different. “I didn’t even notice,” he said. “Change is good, though. Less cholesterol would be a little better.” The fries, which are cooked without trans fats in vegetable oil, are actually cholesterol-free. Melendez said he prefers Burger King’s fries to McDonald’s, the No. 1 seller. But, he added, “a fry is a fry. It’s always going to taste good.” http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/...ticle-1.986218 Attached Images

12-04-2011, 05:33 PM	#4
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12-04-2011, 07:24 PM	#6
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12-05-2011, 10:31 AM	#7
Torgo Omaha & Fritz Forum Star Join Date: Mar 06, 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 19,054	I think the best fries come from the mom & pop places, or taverns...all the fast food franchise fries taste the same to me.
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12-04-2011, 04:52 PM	#2
dakert Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2007 Location: Altoona PA Posts: 3,411	I am not a fan of Burger King fries. My new favorite fries are Wendys fresh cut fries. A & W rootbeer stands have good crinkle cut fries

12-04-2011, 04:56 PM	#3
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,334	McDonald's have always been my favorite fries. I'm going to try these new BK fries soon.

12-04-2011, 05:56 PM	#5
spunkygirl Member Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Posts: 21,565	Wendy's has the best fries ever

12-05-2011, 10:48 AM	#8
mystery_daisy True Crime Buff Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 14, 2006 Location: Galveston Bay Posts: 3,118	French fries are okay once in awhile, i suppose. But I quit buying them when I realized I can get 15 lbs of potatoes for the price of a large french fry. Food for thought(?) Besides you can make all kinds of neat things with potatoes in about 20 minutes unless you use a microwave then it's probably even faster. But I'm rambling here.lol

12-05-2011, 03:51 PM	#9
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	I love french fries, but they are SOO BAAD for me. Doesn't mean I can't have them every now and then, but when I do I want GOOD ones. So I go to Nathan's Famous. They're french fries are wonderful. Perhaps, one day I'll the Burger King ones. (A sm. order.)

12-05-2011, 04:32 PM	#10
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,334	I went to my local Burger King and got to try the new fries. They are definitely an improvement. I hated Burger King's fries before but I can tolerate these. They are now crunchier and less salty. I still prefer McDonald's fries but these new BK fries are much better.