Why are baked French Fries called fries?!

Question: Shouldn't they just be called "baked spud lumps?"

Answers: Shouldn't they just be called "baked spud lumps?"

they are called oven chips here in ireland

Sure, yeah!!!!

that doesnt sound that attractive.

No, they should be called potato slices or wedges.

they got them from france

its because the French pan fry most of their foods.

I call em home fried potatoes.

*giggles*

I guess it just makes them easier to find at the grocery store!

I was totally just trying to think of what they should be called..

Fries because they are made by frying them
French because of the way they are cut

They should be called French Bakes.

they are fried in deep oil.

They are called fries to fool people into eating them -- just like "baked" potato chips which aren't.

mmm "baked spud lumps"

I can see it now....mom's everywhere...." Hey mom..what's for supper....."Baked spud lumps!!" I'm sure it will catch on....lol

I wouldn't call them that, but I have often wondered why they are called fries.

um i think theyre called fries because you cook them in a deep fryer, but thats just a guess

no, thats just retarded...

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