Curly fries

Curly fries
TypeFrench fries
Associated cuisineUnited States
Main ingredientsPotatoes, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder
VariationsTornado potatoes
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Curly fries, or twisted fries or spiral fries, are french fries cut into a spiral shape. Though they are sometimes said to have been invented by the Arby's restaurant chain, their actual origins are more complex; their existence can be traced back to the 19th century. The curly fry shape can also be produced with a spiral vegetable slicer, spiral scissors, or industrial means.