McDonald's Twister Fries just returned to the one U.S. restaurant that sells them: the global menu spot at its Chicago headquarters. The new lineup reportedly runs only six to eight weeks.
McDonald's does sell curly fries in America. You just have to go to Chicago to get them.
Twister Fries, the seasoned, curly-cut fries McDonald's sells in Malaysia, are on a brand-new Global Favorites menu at the McDonald's restaurant at its Chicago headquarters, Sporked reported Friday. Food spotter @snackolator posted the lineup on Instagram Wednesday night, saying it runs for the next 6 to 8 weeks.
The catch: that's the only U.S. location selling them, and the menu reportedly sticks around for just six to eight weeks. Sporked put it bluntly. Most people won't get to try it.
What's on the new McDonald's Global Favorites menu?
Six international items made the cut this round, according to Sporked:
Twister Fries (Malaysia): Seasoned, curly-cut fries.
Chili Cheese McDouble (Germany): A double cheeseburger with hot chili cheese sauce, sliced jalapenos and American cheese.
Mushroom Deluxe McCrispy (Costa Rica): A McCrispy filet with mushrooms, Swiss cheese, crispy onions, crispy garlic and mayo on a potato roll.
Spicy Garlic Black Pepper McNuggets (Japan): Back from the last rotation, in 6, 10 or 20 pieces.
Strawberry Cheesecake McFlurry (Canada): Cheesecake pieces and strawberry topping.
McPops (Chile and Spain): Little filled doughnuts in Dulce de Leche, Chocolate Hazelnut and Lemon, or a mix.
Prices weren't included in the reports. McDonald's hasn't announced the menu itself.
Where is the McDonald's with curly fries?
It's the restaurant at McDonald's global headquarters building, 1035 W. Randolph St. in Chicago's West Loop. McDonald's says on its corporate site that the location rotates in menu items from around the world, alongside the usual Big Macs and Quarter Pounders.
McDonald's listed its hours as 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily back in 2019. Double-check current hours on the McDonald's app before you plan a stop.
If you're flying into O'Hare or riding the CTA to the West Loop, it's an easy detour. If you're not anywhere near Illinois, this is a look-don't-taste situation.
Has McDonald's sold Twister Fries in the U.S. before?
Yes, and always at this one restaurant.
June 2019: McDonald's added Twister Fries to the headquarters menu, according to its own corporate news post at the time.
Summer 2025: They came back for a rotation, the Daily Dot reported, after @snackolator spotted them at the end of June.
November 2026: Now they're back again.
At home, Twister Fries are a seasonal thing too. In Malaysia and Singapore they show up for about a month a year, around Chinese New Year and Hari Raya, Dexerto reported in 2025.
Arby's fans will notice the resemblance. Curly fries have been an Arby's signature for decades, which makes this a fun one for fry nerds.
What was on the last McDonald's global menu?
The previous Global Favorites lineup landed in August, Sporked reported at the time. It included:
Bacon BBQ Stack from the U.K.
Bacon Hot Honey McCrispy from Canada
Onion Rings from Australia
Salted Caramel Dipped Cone from South Korea
Spicy Garlic Black Pepper McNuggets from Japan, which are now on their second run
The Chicago store swaps its global items about every six weeks, the Daily Dot reported in 2025. So if Twister Fries are on your bucket list, the window probably closes around the new year.
Will McDonald's ever sell curly fries nationwide?
McDonald's hasn't said anything about that. The Chicago restaurant works partly as a showcase for menu items from other markets, and the chain hasn't announced plans to bring Twister Fries to all U.S. stores.
For now, Arby's still owns the curly fry lane at drive-thrus across the country. McDonald's fans who want the twisty version need a ticket to Chicago, or very good timing.
Article compiled and written by Kambrea Pratt (editor-in-chief), Derek Gibbs (beat editor) and the Pirates & Princesses newsroom. Pirates & Princesses is part of WebReef Media.
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Hat Tips:
Sporked (Nov. 13, 2026), the new Global Favorites menu items, run length and the @snackolator tip
@snackolator on Instagram (Nov. 11, 2026), first report of the new menu
Sporked (Aug. 23, 2026), the previous Global Favorites menu
McDonald's (June 6, 2019), the headquarters restaurant address, hours and the 2019 Twister Fries menu
Daily Dot (July 2, 2025), the 2025 Twister Fries run
Dexerto (2025), Twister Fries' seasonal run in Malaysia and Singapore
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