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    Vlaamse Frieten

    Thick-cut, twice-fried, and unapologetically crisp — Belgian fries, the country’s true national treasure, served in a paper cone with mayonnaise.

    ⏱ 15 minPrep time
    🔥 25 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 DinnerCategory
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    Vlaamse Frieten

    Vlaamse frieten — Belgian fries — are the gold standard of fried potatoes: thick-cut, creamy inside, and impossibly crisp outside thanks to a double fry in beef tallow or peanut oil. They are served with mayonnaise, never ketchup.

    In Belgium, fries are a serious craft, sold from freestanding friteries in paper cones. The two-stage frying — a gentle first cook, then a fierce second — is what makes them so good.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Peel the potatoes and cut into thick fries, about 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) wide.
    2. Soak in cold water (with the vinegar if using) for 30 minutes; rinse and pat very dry.
    3. Heat the oil to 300°F (150°C). Fry the fries in batches for 5–6 minutes — they should cook through without coloring. Drain and rest for 10 minutes.
    4. Raise the oil to 375°F (190°C) and fry again in batches for 3–4 minutes until golden and crisp.
    5. Drain on paper towels and season immediately with salt.
    6. Serve in a paper cone with a generous dollop of mayonnaise.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    The double fry is non-negotiable — it is what gives the creamy center and crisp shell. Never crowd the pan, or the temperature drops.

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    Recipe details

    Prep15 min
    Cook25 min
    Servings4
    CategoryDinner
    PublishedAugust 17, 2026
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