Shreveport’s Best French Fries: Dripp Shotgun Fries

The way I fall head-over-heels for a new dish and instantly become obsessed with it needs to be studied. My latest culinary fixation? A total sleeper-hit on the menu at Dripp Donuts & Hot Chicken, the legendary Shotgun Fries.

If you walk into Dripp in the morning, you’re greeted by some of the best sourdough donuts and tastiest kolaches in town. But once the clock strikes 11:00 AM, it’s full-on lunchtime. Dripp Hot Chicken takes center stage, and those massive Nashville Hot Chicken sandwiches start flying out of the kitchen.

On a recent visit, I decided to mix things up. Sure, their sandwiches always hit the spot, but Chef Harry Crumb recommended I try the Shotgun Fries instead. Y'all, that man did not steer me wrong!

Imagine a massive pile of perfectly seasoned, hand-cut fries loaded with bite-sized pieces of crispy hot chicken, drizzled with the Nashville-style hot sauce and house-made ranch, and topped with their signature homemade pickles. It is pure perfection. That vinegary pickle crunch cuts right through the heat and rich ranch to send every bite over the top. It might just be my new favorite comfort food in town (though you’ll definitely want to bring a friend to help you finish them, the portion is huge!).

Chef Crumb usually stays hidden in the back, whipping up some of the hottest chicken around, but he snuck out to say hello and share the origin story.

Owner Caleb King originally pitched him the idea for a simple hot chicken food truck, but the vision kept growing into the fantastic brick-and-mortar spot we have today. When I asked Chef Crumb about his background, he revealed his family is originally from Memphis, and if anyone knows how to do fried chicken right, it’s Memphis! We are so lucky to have Dripp serving up such incredible, flavorful lunch options in our community.