Last post I wasn’t as clear as I wanted to be, so I’ll make a stronger stand here. I think most fries eaten are better without any ketchup or any other condiments. You can still enjoy your fry with some ketchup on the side, but I think the taste is just better which is plain old fries.
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no it was clear you’re just wrong.
they are even better when eaten with mayo
True, they are better with mayonnaise
I don’t like fries with ketchup. Either with tartar sauce or plain.
i actually agree with this, not because i love the unadulterated taste of a fry (or anything fried) but because ketchup is the absolute most disgusting and cloying condiment known to man!
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i only replied to the title originally, i would definitely separate ketchup and all other condiments completely.
How is this any different? Were you not getting the responses you wanted?
Right. They’re better eaten dipped in ice cream.
Hell yes. Why add a sweetener??
Mayonnaise
As I’ve aged, I’ve stopped using ketchup for fries (generally). It’s either ketchup or nothing, and if the fries are cooked right (I don’t eat those super crispy things that are everywhere anymore, though), I don’t bother with anything.
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I completely agree. Fries are a very good snack by itself. I personally think condiments are just something to put on to hide the very bland, boring, or bad taste of food. Condiments are essentially backups in case you aren’t satisfied with the food
How do you feel about cucumbers vs pickles then? One has vinegar, salt, whatever else you wanna add in. “The sauce.”The other is plain. Do you season your fries cause that’s not plain ol fries?
I don’t know. I like sauce and no sauce.
If the fries taste good by themselves, I’m eating them plain. If they don’t, that’s when the ketchup comes out.
Fry sauce is the best. Ketchup and mayonnaise mixed together. Sounds gross but it’s actually really good.
Kewpie mayo and hot sauce is the God combo
source: I’m a professional
Agreed.
I eat my fries with just salt, or salt and vinegar.
Nah I fuck with this. If your fries need a condiment, the fries weren’t good to begin with.
Your opinion is objectively wrong and thus deserving of an upvote. Enjoy your salty fat with nothing to break up the feeling of building up grease.
I will say yes but it depends on the seasoning of said fries being eaten. I had some from Applebees today. Went fantastically with ketchup. But I eat McDonald’s and Wendy’s fries for example without it as they’re better without it, Burger King I gotta be in the mood for it.
Thrashers fries, ocean city Maryland boardwalk, nothing but salt and vinegar. Unmatched
When you only eat Truffle Fries no condiments exist, well maybe some aioli for a little dip.
Fry heaven.
I don’t think this is that unpopular. I’ve never cared for ketchup myself. I want fries because I like fries.
Fair and unpopular. You pass. I just hate ketchup personally
I can say this is true of hot McDonald’s fries. I rarely eat them, but they’re the only ones that are great without any dipping.
I dont like fries w ketchup either but do u have piri piri fries in your country? They are absolutely fireee but Im not sure if it’s an all over the world thing or just in my country
I think of that Norman Rockwell meme. IYKYK. You are a lion in the wilderness. A bugle in the cities..
Of course n9t. There are dozens of condiments for fries. Ketchup is somewhere at the bottom of the list.
Countries where they give ketchup with fries I will never understand. Obly if you hate your customers do you give ketchup instead of one of the more popular sauces.
BBQ sauce
Jesus, Joseph and Mary another condiment post!! Why, just why?!?!
Karma isn’t real but if you really want to farm it take a picture of your fucking fries and post it on r/food and you’ll do way better.
Objectively wrong, terrible, unpopular opinion. Also horribly regurgitated opinion. Have a upvote… Begrudgingly.
Fried root starch is flavor poor and dry. I take your post to mean no seasoning (salt) or spices. Gross.
Ketchup is disgusting, so I agree.