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National Julienne Fries Day arrives every August 12, inviting everyone to celebrate the delightful, thinly cut potato sticks. These elegant fries, known for their extra crispiness, offer a unique texture and flavor experience. Grab a friend, head to your favorite eatery, and indulge in a batch of these perfectly golden, slender spuds.
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Expected National Julienne Fries Day Deals
While we wait for official 2027 promotions to drop, history shows that National Julienne Fries Day often brings crispy deals. Expect major fast-food chains like McDonald’s, Burger King, and Wendy’s to offer discounts or free fries with purchase. Specialty burger joints such as Five Guys and Shake Shack might feature their signature thin-cut fries in combo deals. Frozen food brands like Ore-Ida and McCain Foods could run in-store promotions or digital coupons for their shoestring or julienne-style fry products. Local diners and gastropubs might also create special fry-centric menus or offer unique dipping sauces to celebrate. We will update this page with confirmed live deals as August 12 approaches.
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Tag @www.nationaltoday.com and use #JulienneFriesDay. Film a taste test of different julienne fries or a DIY recipe.
Tag @nationaltoday_ and use #JulienneFries. Share mouth-watering photos or reels of your favorite crispy julienne fries.
Mention National Today (facebook.com/nationaltoday) and use #NationalJulienneFriesDay. Ask your community for their favorite fry spots.
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History of National Julienne Fries Day
Although no one knows the origin of the julienne cut, the 1877 book titled ”Book of the Table,” analyzes its sources and links the method to the recipe of a Julienne Soup. Simply put, julienne fries are a type of French fry that have existed for centuries. In earlier times, the method of cooking was simply frying potatoes — later on, these fried potatoes started being cut into pieces of varying sizes and thicknesses.
French fries originated in Belgium and were termed ‘French fries’ because French was the language that was spoken in that region at that particular time. However, some people also believe French fries originated in 1789 in France where they were sold by street vendors. Another ‘French fries origins story’ says potatoes were first fried in Spain. No matter what the true history of the salty dish is, the fact is that fries have become a favorite of people across the world. Not only are they easy to make, but they’re also filling! No wonder Charles Dickens couldn’t help but mention French fries in his 1859 novel “A Tale of Two Cities.”
Here are more historic facts you probably didn’t know about fries: they were a dime an order in McDonald’s during the 1950s. By the 1980s, fries had become so popular that countries such as China, Belgium, Israel, Slovakia, and the Netherlands introduced vending machines that dispensed fries. The first machine of this kind was launched in 1982 in Australia. The machine called Mr. French Fry was designed to cook and produce french fries in under a minute.
National Julienne Fries Day timeline
Potatoes are fried and consumed in Belgium.
President Thomas Jefferson introduces French fries in the U.S. at a state dinner.
American-style fries are introduced in the U.K.
McDonald’s tests waffle fries in Canada.
How Businesses Can Celebrate National Julienne Fries Day
Local restaurants, diners, and food trucks can celebrate National Julienne Fries Day by featuring special julienne fry dishes or offering discounts on their signature thin-cut fries. Consider a ‘fry flight’ with different dipping sauces or a limited-time ‘gourmet julienne poutine.’ Grocery stores can highlight frozen julienne or shoestring fry brands with special promotions, encouraging home cooks to experiment. Even non-food businesses can join by offering a ‘fry-day’ discount to customers who mention the holiday, creating a fun, lighthearted connection.
National Julienne Fries Day FAQs
When is National Julienne Fries Day?
National Julienne Fries Day 2026 is celebrated on Wednesday, August 12. It’s the perfect mid-week excuse to enjoy these crispy, thin-cut potato delights.
How popular are French fries in the U.S.?
French fries are incredibly popular in the U.S., with Americans consuming an estimated 30 pounds per person annually. They are a staple side dish, particularly in fast-food restaurants.
What is the origin of julienne fries?
The julienne cut itself originated in French cuisine, with its first recorded mention in a 1722 cookbook. Applying this precise, matchstick-thin cut to potatoes created the distinct julienne fry, prized for its crispiness.
What is the difference between julienne and shoestring fries?
Julienne refers to a precise culinary cutting technique, resulting in thin, uniform strips. Shoestring fries are a type of French fry that applies this julienne cut, typically being very thin and long, often synonymous with the julienne style.
How to Celebrate National Julienne Fries Day
Make some julienne fries
Today is the day you can head to the kitchen and make as many fries as you want. The only condition is that the fries must be cut in the julienne way.
Educate others on the method
Believe it or not, many people don’t even know about this method of cutting fries. So why not gain some brownie points and educate others on social media?
Eat lots of fries
Well, if you were looking for an opportunity to have a fry-eating marathon, today is the day! Check out your favorite fast-food joints and start eating.
5 Fun Facts You Need To Know About Fries
Styles of fries
There are more than 15 styles available.
The world’s largest producer of fries
McCains Foods produces the most frozen fries.
The average American’s consumption
According to “National Geographic,” an average American eats nearly 30 pounds of french fries.
The name for fries in England
They are referred to as ‘chips.’
Number of potatoes bought by McDonald’s
The fast-food chain buys more than 3.4 billion pounds of U.S potatoes yearly.
Why We Love National Julienne Fries Day
It gives insight into the culinary method
Since there are many people across the globe who don’t even know what the julienne culinary method is, the day educates many.
Increases the sales of julienne fries
To pay tribute to the day, people often head out to their favorite eatery to have some shoe-string fries. The result? Sales increase.
Urges people to experiment
It is days like these that motivate people to come up with a new type of creative dish. Though the world already has numerous types of fries, we would love to try out more recipes.
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