shoestring potatoes

American  

plural noun

1. long, sticklike slices of raw potato that are deep-fried until crisp.

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Etymology

Origin of shoestring potatoes

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35

Example Sentences

The flavoring adheres to the sticks — which are a little like rough-textured shoestring potatoes made from a Frito-like corn product — and provides a good balance of chili and spice.

From Los Angeles Times

At Gabrielle, Greg cooked dark gumbos, barbecue shrimp, braised rabbit with port wine and — his signature dish — slow-roasted duck with orange-sherry sauce over shoestring potatoes.

From Washington Times

Building the sandwich — which is served with mixed greens, pickled carrots and shoestring potatoes — takes about 5 to 6 minutes.

From Washington Post

Impossibly thin shoestring potatoes are impossible not to finish.

From Washington Post

The “loawai,” white guy, schmoozing in Mandarin with all the Chinese diners is owner James Kyle, who spent 13 years in Beijing and brought his favorite cart food back to the Rose City — from pillowy lamb dumplings to the addicting, cumin-scented wok-fried shoestring potatoes, all best washed down with a cheap beer.

From Seattle Times