Boise Loves In-N-Out. The Fries Still Spark Debate.
Overall, I’m a fan of In-N-Out. Yes, the lines are long, but once they get moving, it’s not that bad. I’ll put it this way: I’ve waited longer in shorter lines at other fast-food spots. The food is affordable and consistent.
The fries are where the shade shows up. You’re hard-pressed to find a social media thread talking about the good and the bad of the chain without someone referencing the questionable quality of their fries. It’s not that they’re bad. They just have a short shelf life. By the time you get home, they can taste bland and fall a bit limp. So what gives? Why don’t In-N-Out fries hold up to the likes of McDonald’s?
The In-N-Out French Fry Difference: How They’re Cooked
In-N-Out cuts whole potatoes in the store and fries them right away. No freezing. No long soak to pull off extra starch. That single-fry approach is why they taste more “potato” but lose crunch fast. LAist…