Tornado potato

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| name = Tornado potatoes

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| alternate_name = Twist(ed) potatoes, tornado fries

| country = South Korea

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| national_cuisine = Korean cuisine

| creator = Jeong Eun Suk

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| main_ingredient = Potatoes, cooking oil

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| hangul = 회오리감자

| ipa = {{IPA|ko|hwe.o.ɾi.ɡam.dʑa|}}

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Tornado potatoes ({{Korean/auto|hangul=회오리 감자|rr=yes}}) — also called rotato potato, spring potato, twist potatoes, potato twisters, potato swirl, spiral potato, potato on a stick, tornado fries,{{Cite web|title=Twist potato(Pd No. : 3060030)|url=http://www.buykorea.org/product-details/twist-potato--3060030.html|website=buyKOREA|publisher=KOTRA|access-date=8 February 2017|date=14 June 2016}}{{Cite news|last=Kuban|first=Adam|title=The Tornado Potato Touches Down in the U.S.|url=http://www.seriouseats.com/2009/06/the-tornado-potato-fries-touches-down-in-the-us-wildwood-boardwalk-nj.html|access-date=8 February 2017|work=Serious Eats|date=27 June 2009|language=en}} or chips on a stick (in Australia) — are a popular street food in South Korea, and many other countries. It is a deep fried spiral-cut whole potato on a skewer, similar to a French fry, brushed with various seasonings such as onion, cheese, or honey. Some varieties have spliced sausages in between.{{Cite news|last=Chakraborty|first=Shruti|title=Seoul Food: Hitting the streets in search of Octopus|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/food-wine/street-of-the-octopus/|access-date=8 February 2017|work=The Indian Express|date=3 April 2016}}

By country

= Australia =

In Australia, tornado potatoes are known as "chips on a stick", as "chips" refers to both fries and crisps in Australian English. They are popular at several events, including agricultural shows and carnivals, such as the Sydney Royal Easter Show.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sydneyshowground.com.au/visitor-information/giantsstadium/giants-stadium-food-outlets/chips-on-a-stick2/|title=Muchos Nachos & Chips on a Stick - Sydney Showground|website=www.sydneyshowground.com.au|accessdate=25 June 2023}}

= Japan =

Spiral cut skewered potatoes are a popular street food in Japan.

= South Korea =

Tornado potatoes are a popular street food in South Korea.

= Mexico =

In Mexico or places in the U.S. that are predominantly Mexican, these are known as "Espiropapas", which translates to "spiral potato". They can usually be found in places like flea markets and are typically served with ketchup. These were first created in 1997 by Mr Marco Antonio de Avila Espinoza in Guadalajara, Jalisco, and this could be the first appearance of the tornado potato.https://espiropapashidrocalidas.jimdofree.com/historia/