Belgian Frites: The Original Double-Fried Fries

Belgian Frites: The Original Double-Fried Fries

Belgian frites (frieten) are thick-cut potatoes fried twice in beef fat (traditionally) or oil.

Technique

1. First fry at lower temperature (~325°F/160°C) cooks the interior.
2. Rest, then second fry at higher temperature (~375°F/190°C) creates a crisp, golden crust.

Serving Tradition

Served in a paper cone with a dollop of mayonnaise (not ketchup). Often accompanied by mussels (moules-frites) or meat stews.

Recognized as a national dish and cultural icon of Belgium.