Fries
Dave's signature seasoned crinkle-cut fries — crisp on the outside, fluffy inside, and dusted with seasoning. The classic neutral side that pairs with every tender, slider, and bite on the menu, and the perfect built-in spice buffer.
About the Fries
Dave's Fries are crinkle-cut and seasoned — the wavy ridges aren't just for looks, they create more crispy surface area and channels that grab onto Dave's Sauce, cheese sauce, and honey. Fried to a golden crisp and finished with Dave's seasoning blend, they're the most ordered side on the menu and the foundation of every Top-Loaded Fries dish.
Beyond being a great side on their own, the fries play a functional role in the Nashville hot chicken experience: their neutral, salty flavor gives your palate a break between hot bites, slowing the spice buildup so you can comfortably enjoy higher heat levels. Vegetarian and endlessly customizable — drizzle with cheese sauce, dip in Dave's Sauce, or load them up — they're the most versatile item in the lineup.
What's Inside the Fries
Crinkle-Cut Potatoes
Ridged-cut potatoes that fry up extra crispy. The wavy shape creates more surface area for crunch and channels that hold onto sauces and seasoning.
Frying Oil
The fries are cooked in high-heat oil until golden and crisp outside while staying fluffy inside. Note they share fryer space with breaded items, so they are not allergen-isolated.
Dave's Seasoning
A finishing dusting of Dave's signature salt-forward seasoning blend that gives the fries their distinctive savory flavor straight out of the fryer.
Salt
Layered into the seasoning for the classic, craveable salted-fry taste that makes them the perfect neutral counterpoint to the Nashville spice rub.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Estimated values — may vary by location and preparation.
How to Customize
Add Cheese Sauce
Top the fries with warm cheese sauce to turn them into Cheese Fries — the ridges hold the sauce in every bite.
Dip in Dave's Sauce (+$0.50)
Order a side of the signature creamy Dave's Sauce for dipping — the most popular way to eat the fries.
Load Them Up
Build toward a Top-Loaded Fries by adding cheese sauce, kale slaw, pickles, and Dave's Bites on top.
Drizzle with Honey
Add a drizzle of honey for a sweet-and-salty combo — a favorite alongside hotter spice levels.
Best Pairings
Single Tender
The classic combo. A Nashville-style tender with fries is the foundation of the Dave's menu, with the fries buffering the heat.
Classic Combo
Cheese Fries
Upgrade your fries with warm cheese sauce for a richer, more indulgent side.
Upgrade
Dave's Sauce
Always order a side for dipping — the creamy sauce is the definitive fry companion at Dave's.
Must OrderFrequently Asked Questions
How much do Fries cost at Dave's Hot Chicken?
Fries cost $3.49 as a side at most Dave's Hot Chicken locations in 2026. They're also included in combos and serve as the base for the Top-Loaded Fries dishes and Cheese Fries.
How many calories are in Dave's Fries?
A side of Dave's Fries contains approximately 440 calories. Adding cheese sauce, Dave's Sauce, or loading them up with toppings will increase the total.
Are Dave's Fries vegetarian?
Yes — the fries themselves are vegetarian. However, they are cooked in shared fryer oil alongside breaded chicken items, so they are not suitable for strict vegetarians who avoid cross-contact, and they are not certified vegan.
Are Dave's Fries gluten-free?
The fries do not contain wheat in their seasoning, but they are cooked in the same fryers as breaded chicken, which introduces gluten cross-contact. They are not suitable for those with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.
What kind of fries does Dave's Hot Chicken serve?
Dave's serves seasoned crinkle-cut fries. The ridged shape adds crunch and holds onto Dave's Sauce, cheese sauce, and other toppings especially well, which is why they're the base for the Top-Loaded Fries.
Can I add toppings to my Fries?
Yes — you can add cheese sauce to make Cheese Fries, dip them in Dave's Sauce, drizzle honey, or fully load them with kale slaw, pickles, and Dave's Bites for a Top-Loaded Fries dish.
