The origins of french fries french fries are debated, but one thing is certain: they didn’t originate in France! The Belgians would fry small fish, but when the river froze over, they turned to potatoes as a substitute. French fries, as we know them today, were popularized when they made their way to America in the early 20th century, thanks to soldiers during World War I.
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