Shake Up National Fry Day with the Newest Trend in Snacking: Fry Bags

Fries + Spices = Just Shake, Rip, and Dig In

DENVER, July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Fun fact: Friday, July 11 is National French Fry Day! This Fry Day, Potatoes USA is highlighting a growing snack trend that's fun, easy-to-make and, most importantly, delicious: Fry Bags.

Fry Bags are a new twist on one of America's favorite foods

Nothing brings people together like fries – in fact, 91% of Americans like or love them.

Enter Fry Bags: a crave-worthy snack inspired by Irish street food that's gone global. Simply take hot, crispy fries and shake them up in a bag with your favorite seasonings. It's perfect for solo snacking or sharing with friends.

"The Fry Bag has everything you want – tons of flavor, tons of seasoning, tons of spice," said Chef RJ Harvey, Director of Culinary at Potatoes USA. "The best part? It's completely customizable, so you can make it your own every time."

Whether you're picking up takeout fries or making them at home, Fry Bags make it easy to add big flavor to your fries. Just shake, rip, and dig in.

How to make Fry Bags

1. Grab some fries. Buy a bag of your favorite cut from the frozen section at the grocery store or order from your favorite takeout location.
   
   
2. Heat them up in the air fryer. You want your fries hot and crispy before adding seasoning, so this is recommended even for takeout fries.
   
   
3. Toss them in a paper bag. Yes, just like the ones you used in school for sack lunches, or use the bag they came in if you got your fries from a restaurant.
   
   
4. Add your favorite spice blend.
   
   
5. Enjoy straight from the bag or pour your fries onto a plate, if you prefer.

That's it! It's simple, mess-free, and completely customizable.

One snack, endless flavor combinations

Fry Bags are easy to love because they suit every flavor craving from spicy to sweet.

Want to start with a bang? Try a Firecracker Fry Bag: smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, parmesan, and crushed spicy chips. Shake it all up and share with friends…or don't. It's that good.

Get the Firecracker Fry Bag recipe here.

Other crowd favorites include:

• Pickle-Seasoned Fries
• Ramen-Seasoned Fries
• Churro Fries
• Nashville Hot Chicken Fry Bag
• Butter Chicken Fry Bag

Visit https://potatogoodness.com/fry-bags for recipes, tips, and tricks to make the ultimate Fry Bag.

Ready to shake things up this Fry Day? Share your creations using #FryBags on July 11, and tag @PotatoGoodness on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok to show off your Fry Bag creations! Fry Bag fans like Jen Z have already composed their masterpieces, providing plenty of inspiration.

About Potatoes USA

As representatives of U.S. potato growers and importers, Potatoes USA's mission is to strengthen the demand for potatoes through marketing and research. By launching impactful marketing campaigns; coordinating regional, national, and international market and production research; and establishing new trade markets, Potatoes USA promotes the benefits of potatoes to audiences across the globe, including consumers, foodservice operators, retailers, and health professionals. For more information on America's Favorite Vegetable, please visit PotatoGoodness.com and PotatoesUSA.com.

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SOURCE Potatoes USA