The Objective Incorrectness of Ketchup on French Fries
Look, we can beat around the bush here, but of all the condiments available to pair up with French fries, ketchup on its own is just… not it.
The definitive ranking of condiments for fries is as follows:
- Mayonnaise
- Aioli (mayonnaise wearing a beret)
- Fry sauce (mayo, mustard, ketchup, pickle brine)
- Chocolate Frosty from Wendy’s
- Ranch dressing
- Mustard
- Blue cheese dressing
- If nothing else is available, ketchup
There’s nothing wrong with ketchup, but let’s not pretend that it’s something it’s not. Ketchup is a contingency condiment. A backup for the backup. A final failsafe against dry fries.