McDonald’s fan’s hack for freshest and crispiest fries every time

Most of us would agree that the best way to eat fries is to do so when they’re crispy and piping hot. We all know the disappointment of them going cold, hard and stale-tasting in the bag – and it’s not very pleasant at all.

So with this being said, a fast food enthusiast has shared his top tips for getting deliciously fresh chips at Maccies every time.

Jonathan Paul Lambiase, an American content creator, posted advice on the Hellthy Junk Food channel on . He explained: “The best way to eat McDonald’s – next time you hit the Drive-Thru, ask for medium fries with no salt.

“We all know they will make it hot and fresh this way, the new is when you roll up to the window, politely ask for them for a medium cup and salt packets.

“Pour in a few salt packets into the cup, dump in your fries and shake them up. With the residual oil, the salt will stick to the fries nicely, giving you hot, fresh salted fries.”

To eat the fries, Jonathan chucks them into a cup and pours them back into his mouth. He explained that the plastic drinks vessel can also be used as a nifty “burger holder”.

The video has garnered more than 116,000 likes since it was posted – and many said they’d be trying out the hack themselves.

One commenter said: “That’s amazing to ‘drink’ your fries.” Another wrote: “He’s living in 3022.” And a third added: “This is the best thing I’ve learned all day.”

Others were less enthusiastic about the hack and complained that it could waste the time and effort of those working in McDonald’s.

A person claiming to be an employee said: “I work at McDonalds and have a grave hate for people that do this.” Another wrote: “Genius way to hold up the drive thru line.”

And a third added: “Don’t do this the workers hate doing this. Just ask them to be cooked fresh.”

Top McDonald’s fries hacks

1. Cheese Fries:

   • Order a side of cheese sauce or a slice of melted cheese and pour it over your fries for a gooey, cheesy treat.

2. Fries with Ice Cream:

   • Enjoy your fries with a McFlurry or a soft-serve cone. The combination of hot, salty fries with cold, sweet ice cream is surprisingly delicious.

3. DIY Loaded Fries:

   • Create your own loaded fries by adding toppings available at McDonald’s, such as bacon bits (from a burger), onions, pickles, or even nuggets chopped up. You can also request extra condiments to drizzle on top.

4. Ketchup Hack:

   • Dispense your ketchup into the lid of your drink or open up the edges of the small ketchup cup to create a larger dipping surface. This gives you easier access and less mess.

5. Fries on a Burger:

   • Put a few fries inside your burger or sandwich for an added crunch and burst of flavor.

6. Breakfast Combo:

   • Pair your fries with breakfast items like scrambled eggs or sausage patties to create a unique breakfast combo. It’s a total game-changer

7. Shake It Up:

   • Pour your fries into a bag, add some seasonings like garlic powder, parmesan cheese, or any seasoning from your kitchen, and shake them up for a flavour-packed experience.