It's National French Fry Day 2023—Here are the tools you need to make the best fries at home

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We hope you’ve saved your appetite for some salty goodness, because today, July 13 is National French Fry Day! Whether you call them chips or fries, air fry them or deep fry them, enjoy them shoestring or crinkle-cut, Americans (and most people in general) share a deep love for potatoes in the form of French fries. If you're looking to sink your teeth into delicious fries for the occasion, you can make them just the way you like them, and we have the perfect products for the job. Here are some of our favorite products and services to enjoy the perfect French fry. 

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When is National French Fry Day 2023?

National French Fry Day takes place annually on July 13th. This year, it takes place on a Thursday. 

What is National French Fry Day?

National French Fry Day is simply an excuse to celebrate the existence of French fries by eating them, enjoying freebies at restaurants and making fries at home, too. 

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Products to make homemade French fries 

1. A knife and cutting board

Cutting your potatoes into the perfect shape is essential when making fries. For your cutting board, you'll want something durable and our favorite one, the Sonder LA Winsome Cutting Board, fits the bill. This cutting board, which also doubles as a serving board, comes with convenient handles. For the actual cutting, we recommend Misen Essentials' 7-Piece Knife Set. These stainless-steel blades are sturdy, comfortable to hold and come with a nice-looking storage block. For a less expensive knife set, we recommend checking out our value pick from Mercer Culinary. 

2. A potato peeler 

While some prefer to keep the potato skin on their fries, if you're one of the many who prefer their fries skinless, you'll want a vegetable peeler. The best we've tested is the Kuhn Rikon 3-Set Original Swiss Peeler. This three-piece set is sharp, easy to use and long-lasting. Plus. It's got a convenient price on it. 

3. A deep fryer or air fryer 

Fryers provide the easiest way to put the "fry" in French fries. If you're looking for something particularly crispy and greasy, we recommend using our favorite deep fryer, Breville's Smart Fryer. This excellent fryer has an LCD screen, accurate temperature readings and automatic settings to make your frying easier. If you're looking to cut back on the grease, check out our favorite air fryer, the Ninja Speedi Rapid Cooker & Air Fryer. The Ninja Speedi is easy to use, has a ton of cook space and fries food quickly. 

4. A baking sheet 

No fryer, no problem. You can also bake fries in the oven using a baking sheet — some people prefer their fries baked this way, in fact. Our favorite sheet is the Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker's Half Sheet thanks to its versatility and size. Here's a tip: if you want crispier oven-baked fries, you can use a cooling rack to keep them from steaming at the bottom. 

5. Food delivery

You can still enjoy National French Fry Day even if you didn't plan on cooking. With DoorDash, you can have food from all your favorite restaurants delivered. Perhaps you can order McDonalds, Wendy's and Burger King to settle the debate of who has the best fries. If you're looking to try something new, use Goldbelly, which delivers delicious food from all over the country. Chili cheese fries, anyone? 

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