French fries, which are also known as chips, were served at the White House in 1802 by Thomas Jefferson and were described as "potatoes served in the French manner" as they are also known as French-fried potatoes. Despite this, it is not definite that French fries are actually French, as both France and Belgium claim credit for inventing them. They are also known as fries in American English and chips in British English; the latter can be confusing, as in British English, French Fries are a specific brand of what are known as crisps, and crisps in British English are what are called potato chips in American English.
French fries are popular in many countries, with there being regional variations. At their most basic, French fries are batons of potatoes that are then fried and eaten hot. Although deep frying is one of the most common ways of cooking chips, they can also be shallow fried, baked, grilled and microwaved. French fries are a common accompaniment to other dishes, but are also served in their own, often topped with other items.
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