Cover of My Fries Book

by Osman Cemal Tashan

My Fries Book: Everything About French Fries

Behind every perfect fry is a balance of heat, timing, and obsession. The book brings the kitchen to the page with technique, texture, and the cultural craft of the fry.

It’s a love letter to the crunch, the crisp, the golden glory of fries. Whether you dip, stack, smother, or snack, it’s packed with deep-fried facts, flavor-packed tips, and the kind of joy only a perfectly cooked potato can deliver.

Warning: may cause intense fry cravings.

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Technique

Heat, timing and the craft behind a perfect fry.

Texture

Crisp outside, fluffy inside, and what makes the difference.

Culture

The stories and traditions behind the world’s favorite side.

Facts & tips

Deep-fried facts and flavor-packed tips you can use at home.

The fry journey continues

Since the book, fries at restaurants and at home have been tasted and scored with the 5-C Fry Scale: Crispiness, Creaminess, Cut, Coating & Color, and Character. Every result lands on the Top Fries leaderboard. Follow along on Instagram at @myfriesbook and tag #MyFriesBook to put a fry on the radar.

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About the author

Osman Cemal Tashan is a gastronomer, engineer and cybersecurity expert based in Tustin, California. Beyond fries, he writes about Turkish and Mediterranean recipes, Orange County restaurants and dining culture. Learn more about him or explore his recipes and restaurant reviews on tashan.net.