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Thomas Nichols, McDonald`s Owner/Operator of the Four States joins Gary and Shelby to share the secrets of their legendary french fries. He hits the high points:The most common potatoes used for McDonald's Fries include the Russet Burbank, Russet Ranger, Umatilla Russet and the Shepody. All of these varieties are known for producing a flavorful fry that`s crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. How does McDonald`s make their French fries?There is a big community of McDonald`s potato suppliers across the US who grow the best potatoes to make sure restaurants have the best French fries for McDonald's customers! The suppliers first peel, cut and blanche the potatoes. They then dry, partially fry and quickly freeze the fries for delivery to the restaurants. Once in the McDonald's kitchens, fries are cooked in a canola-blend oil and served crispy and hot just the way McDonald's customers like them. Is there any type of flavor added when preparing McDonald's French fries?Yes. When the suppliers partially fry the cut potatoes, they use an oil blend that contains beef flavoring.This ensures the great-tasting and recognizable flavor we all love from McDonald's World-Famous Fries.The fries are cooked in local kitchens, seasoned with salt, and served hot to customers. What are some other interesting facts about McDonald`s World Famous French fries?The fries truly change lives of families right here in our Four State area community.Nichol's Management and the other area McDonald`s Owner/Operators pledged to donate one-penny per pound of fries purchased by restaurants to the local Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States.So every purchase of McDonald's Fries makes a big difference to the local RMHC right here in Joplin!And currently customers can get medium Fries for free every Friday with any $1 purchase, exclusively in our McDonald`s app!