Crinkle-cut, curly or covered in cheese — celebrate your favorite salty side with these tasty fast-food deals and giveaways happening Friday, July 11.

You don’t need a calendar to tell you it’s time for fries, but if you’re looking for an excuse to skip the salad and dive into something hot, crispy, salty and covered in molten cheese … well, here it is.

"Fry styles often tie into regional identity and nostalgia, and personal preferences," Chef Mark Slutzky told Newsweek.