In-N-Out Burger Fries Review: Going In or Out of My Mouth?

With only 418 locations across 8 states, one cannot pass the legendary In-N-Out when visiting California. In-N-Out is known for its fresh patties and hand-cut fries. The franchise to this day is family-owned and keeps their menu simple for preserving quality. So how do their supposedly fresh, sunflower oil fries stack up? Will they live up to their famed burgers? Or will they go in, only to be spat out? Here's our In-N-Out fries review.

Texture (2/10)

The fries have a questionable dryness to them and barely have a crunch. We are not sure whether this is the sunflower oil or some other factor contributing to a lower cooking temperature. These potato sticks are lifeless, with no crisp strength and the exterior falls apart in your mouth. Imagine chewing on warm cardboard.

Pictures don't do justice with the lifeless texture.

Flavor (1/10)

There is pretty no seasoning and taste whatsoever in these fries. Aside from the tiniest pinch of salt, which we do not understand why such stingy amounts, the fries are bland at the least devoid of any personality or character. As you chew through warm, dry cardboard, you can feel the sadness and sorrow that form the base of its flavor profile. Also, some of the sticks are burnt adding to a hint of occasional bitterness which is simply not acceptable.

Shape (4/10)

You have your standard sticks that are not only short but droop like a wilted flower. Adding to the sorrow of the flavor, the shapes just don't add much to sway us the other way. We are giving it an average grade due to the familiarity of standard fries but honestly, our assessment makes us question the size of the potatoes as well as the cutter In-N-Out uses.

Presentation (5/10)

The boat-shaped container of these fries spreads out the short, sorrowful sticks in the most abundant way possible. Clearly, this is better than just dumping the fries on the side or in a bag and they sit well visually next to their juicy burgers. I think this is perhaps the best aspect of In-N-Out fries. They do fall over easy when carrying them on a tray though.

Perhaps the best way to present short, wilted, and soulless fries.

Experience (3/10)

In-N-Out fries, fresh, hand-cut and made with sunflower oil, are uninspiring and sorrowful to say the least. And it really is difficult to eat them by themselves. However, they do go somewhat well with their juicy flavorful burgers, adding a balance and relief from the intense flavor. But this is not enough to save the mini boat of potato cardboard strips.

Texture	2
Flavor	1
Shape	4
Presentation	5
Experience	3
Overall	3.0 / 10

Conclusion

At the bottom of the fries container, it proudly says "Since 1948, we've been cooking our fries in 100% trans-fat free, cholesterol free vegetable oil. Out potatoes are peeled and diced at each store and cooked fresh for you." It almost adds the missing salt to the wound of consuming disappointing and soulless fries. In-N-Out Burgers really needs to go back to the drawing board on this one. Sunflower, canola, or duck-fat can be mentioned then.