On National French Fry Day, Americans are united by one thing: the love of crispy, golden fries. Whether indulging in classic fast-food versions or gourmet varieties, customers are likely to be lining up — physically or digitally — to claim their share of the deals.

Virginia is officially the fry capital of America. And Maryland’s not far behind. Ahead of National French Fry Day on Thursday, July 11, a new survey found that residents of the Commonwealth eat more fries than anyone else in the country — putting away an average of 21 pounds of French fries per