How are tornado fries made ?
Home fries ( US ) , house fries ( US ) , cottage fries ( US ) , American fries ( US ) or fried potatoes ( UK ) are a type of basic potato dish made by pan - or skillet - frying chunked , sliced , wedged or diced potatoes that are sometimes unpeeled and may have been par - cooked by boiling , baking , steaming , or microwaving .