Tornado potatoes () — also called rotato potato, spring potato, twist potatoes, potato twisters, potato swirl, spiral potato, potato on a stick, tornado fries,
By country
Australia
In Australia, tornado potatoes are known as "chips on a stick", as "chips" refers to both fries and
potato chips in Australian English. They are popular at several events, including agricultural shows and carnivals, such as the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
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.
Poland
In Poland, the fries can be found at beaches and seasonal markets, and can be coated with chicken or pizza seasoning.
India
In India, they are called "spring potato", "potato swirl", or "potato twisters" and are sold at beaches, food festivals, and by street vendors.
Gallery
Tornado Potato Machine.jpg|Tornado potato machine
Tornado potato with sausage.jpg|With sausages, sold in Seoul
Tornado gamja (Seoul street food) tornado potato.jpg|In Seoul
トルネードポテト (4392404615).jpg|In Japan
Tornado fries 01.jpg|In the Philippines
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