I have gotten them as a substitute for the fries, you just have to ask. One time I was charged around $3 for the substitution (nothing was said about the price difference while ordering) and another time I wasn't charged - go figure. I will ask about it on our next trip and if there is a charge I will just order them as an appetizer since I will get more and it won't cost muc more money than the fry-to-ring charge.