USA TODAY reveals readers' favorite type of fry condiments for National French Fry Day
In an Instagram and Facebook poll shared on Friday morning, 59% of USA TODAY followers voted ketchup as their favorite condiment for dipping French fries. As of 2:45 p.m. ET on July 11, 663 followers had taken the poll, with 59% in favor of ketchup. Surprisingly, "other" came in second at 15%, and ranch and mayo tied for third at 13%.
USA TODAY readers aren't outliers. A survey published by Talker Research in New York last month found that 81% of Americans deem ketchup as the best condiment for fries. And not only that, but 78% of participants said dipping sauce can make or break a meal and 73% of Americans eat their French fries with a condiment.
National French Fry Day 2025: Get free fries and deals at McDonald's, Burger King, more
Interested in weighing in? Visit USA TODAY's Instagram or Facebook account to take the poll on each platform's Story (accessible by clicking or touching the USA TODAY profile photo).
Meta Story polls only allow up to four options, and voters could not indicate their specific preferences if they answered "other."
National French Fry Day, a made-up holiday, is celebrated every second Friday of July, according to the National Day Calendar. For the "holiday," countless restaurant chains offer free fries or promotional deals to customers.
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