At Food & Wine, we rarely favor frozen over fresh — but we make an exception for french fries. Most frozen fries are par-cooked (often double-fried) and coated in a thin layer of starch and sugar, ...

Fast-food chain Steak 'n Shake announced on Thursday that it will be cooking its shoestring fries in 100% beef tallow by the end of Feb. 2025. The iconic burger joint is making the switch to tallow.

For example, shoestring zucchini fries are a fun option if you're looking to switch up a recipe or add vegetables as a side. Other possibilities include squash, carrots, and even sweet potatoes.