We Finally Know What Makes Five Guys' Fries So Delicious

Unlike some fast food restaurants, Five Guys keeps their menu pretty simple. However, this allows them to focus on their burgers and fries, which many rank among the best out there. Their fries are always fresh, which is one reason they always taste so good, but there’s a whole lot more to it than just sending fresh bags of potatoes to the restaurants. They only work with one certain kind of potato, and their cooking process is a little more complex than you might expect. Let’s take a look at what really makes the fries at Five Guys so delicious.

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Fries are the focus | 0:00
Only the best potatoes | 1:15
Hand cut | 2:19
Meticulous cooking process | 3:24
No timers necessary | 4:19
Peanut oil | 5:31
Extra fries aren't extra | 6:25
Extremely customizable | 7:35
Deliciously unhealthy | 8:42
Boardwalk fries are their specialty | 9:30

[jacksak]

Five Guys fries are the best I've ever had by far in my 75+ years, and I grew up on a potato farm.

[bonnieharris]

I use to be a short order fry cook at a little drive in up in Madera CA. I had to prep and cook the french fries. I put them through the veggie chopper, put them in a peeler too. Pre fried them and then stored them in a walk in refrigerator. Then fried them the rest of the way. Not difficult, just a lengthy procedure!

[nataliecruz]

I absolutely love the reckless amount of fries they(re supposed to) include in the bag.

[reillyd.]

Fresh cut is so much better than pre packaged frozen potatoes and five guys demonstrates that so well

[ScottyMania]

I love the old school preparation, like you'll get from the amusement park or fair

[mooseandsquirrel]

I was in the Fry business for 25 Guys fries are ok, consistent especially for folks that know how to do them oil must be continuously rotated and fryers cleaned Guys problem, fries are not their specialty, burgers are so thats their focus, in addition 5 Guys are also at the mercy of the market, with the new crop, the old crop and the fact that all potatoes due to their starch and sugar content cook differently, therefore you must adjust for

[MrPedal]

I'll say the extra fries are built into the price. This has to be the most expensive burger and fries joint around.

[randywaterbury]

Old McDonald's Fries were the best ever.

[irenebrizuela]

They serve very good burgers & fries because they use very good products I don’t mind paying extra for a good meal one of my favorite burger restaurant

[bbsara]

I love how when I get a small fries, and they literally just dump 2 extra massive scoops in to the bag bigger than the original cup of fries

[bloodthirsty]

These damn fries are so good The video gave me chills! Looking forward to making some at home.

[jracer]

Fresh cut are the best that’s why I love 5 guys and Penn station it’s just the love and time they put in its a huge difference

[MrBank]

Five Guys Cajun Fries are one of the best things of all time.

[sunderjirahim]

Five Guys fries are also made with Potatoes from Prince Edward Island in their Canadian locations.

[KolossusB]

I'm assuming they use a vinegar water for their boil. Otherwise without the acid present the pectin structure in the potatoes breaks down in the boiling and they fall apart like boiled potatoes.

[wadessirenvideos]

The first time I had FIVE GUYS fries, it was a very new experience for me. Before then, I did not know what Boardwalk style fries were, as there are no other places that I am aware of in Texas that offer this style of french fries. That mashed potato like inside, and yet a firm outside, makes Boardwalk style French fries. I have come to like Boardwalk style fries better than traditional crispy fries. Try putting a splash of malt vinegar sauce into a 2 ounce side cup at the condiments bar, then fill it halfway full with ketchup. Use a fry to stir it up to well incorporate the malt vinegar. Makes a great ketchup enhancer, and a great fry dip!

[pete]

So after they cut the potatoes to fries, they boil them in hot water for 3 minutes, fry them, then boil them again? Then fry them a second time before serving them? Wow.

[teresagrant]

I prefer Penn Station fries. They have more crispie crunchies. They are the small bits of the potato that aren't the full sticks, especially bits of skin.

[europec]

I love Australian and British fries! yum

[robertk]

They keep the skin on, that's the key.