Curly fries

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Curly fries are a kind of french fry famous for their unique spring-like shape, which is created by using a specialized spiral slicer.

Regular french fries, such as the ones found commonly in McDonald's, are usually straight and yellow in color. Curly fries are often seasoned with various spices. Arby's is one of the major restaurant chains that serve curly fries, and other restaurants and carnivals often have curly fries as well.

In Australia, curly fries are most commonly available at Hog's Breath Café, where they are known as Hog's Tail Fries. They have also appeared as a time limited promotional item at Hungry Jack's over the years.

In Singapore and Malaysia, curly fries are sold in A&W fast food outlets, and occasionally, McDonald's offers curly fries for a time as a promotion.

Jack in the Box also offers curly fries on their menu.

[edit] Health Issues

Depending on the size of the order and any additional toppings, curly fries (which are frequently cooked in partially hydrogenated oil) may have between 300 and 700 calories per serving. Much of the caloric total is derived from fats and oils, making curly fries an exceedingly unhealthy food if intake is not moderated. In addition, the sodium content in curly fries are generally greater than that of regular fries.