Belgian Fries are crispy from the outside because they have been fried twice and are so soft and fluffy on the inside. These Belgian Fries will make you even more in love with fries.
The mild salty and sweet undertone of potatoes that were cut not too thinly and the superb crispy texture make this recipe an excellent one to make at home for casual snacks.
Serve these fries for an afternoon snack or movie night snack depending on your preference! You can even serve this recipe as a side dish for your dinner or lunch! Why should you still order from fast-food restaurants if you can make your favorite snack? These homemade fries aren't filled with preservatives that are bad for your health either!
Best Belgian Fries Recipe
What exactly are Belgian Fries, and are they different from what most people know as French Fries? Truth be told, Belgian Fries are just similar to other types of fries, however, they only differ in the way they are cooked since they are fried twice. Plus, the cooking oil used to fry them is what really makes the flavor and taste even more delicious.
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Why Does This Recipe Work?
You must be thinking something along the lines of “Belgian Fries are just the same as other fries, there is nothing special about it.” Here are some of the reasons why fries are nothing ordinary, and why this recipe is a must-try:
- This recipe is made of three ingredients, all of which are pantry-staple. They are either stored at home or can immediately be bought from a grocery store.
- Quick and easy to make the recipe, and it is definitely fool-proof. The steps to fry these fries are simple to understand, and frying time does not take that much time depending on how much you are making.
- This recipe is vegan-friendly and absolutely gluten-free! Let your guards down and enjoy this crispy goodness!
What's in This Recipe?
Potatoes. It is not fries if it is not potatoes. Choose the best potatoes out there and cut them not too thinly for the best result!
Vegetable Oil. Fry your potatoes in vegetable oil. Vegetable oil has a high smoke point making it an ideal oil to use in frying the potatoes for this recipe! Traditionally this recipe uses peanut oil, so feel free to use it if you like.
Salt. Fries seem a bit off and incomplete without the mild salty taste thus, finish the recipe by sprinkling some salt before serving the dish.
How To Make Belgian Fries?
Wash, peel and cut the potatoes; lengthwise a bit thicker than french fries.
Use a paper towel to dry the potatoes.
Heat the oil until it is bubbling, and fry the potatoes for 4-5 minutes (don't let them become brown).
Take them out of the oil to a pepper towel, and let them cool for 30 minutes.
Before serving, re-fry the potatoes at high heat for about 1-2 until they are light brown.
Take them out on a paper towel and sprinkle some salt and pepper on to then serve.
Top Tips!
- Let the vegetable oil become fully heated before adding the potatoes to fry. This way will allow the potatoes to be perfectly fried without them sticking to the bottom of the frying pan.
- Dry the sliced potatoes with a paper towel before frying them. This is a trick to ensure a crispy outcome.
- Letting the fries cool in a paper towel allows the exceeding oil to seep out, which will help not to make the fries soggy once ready for serving.
Some Variations
- If you fancy cheesy loaded fries, you are in for an even better treat if you add cheese powder to your cooked fries!
- Use sea salt to deliver more flavor from the fried potatoes!
Serving Suggestions
This dish can be eaten alone just like other types of fries, as they are already good enough in their own taste and texture. However, if you want to add more touches to this recipe, you may serve it as a side dish with hundreds of other dishes.
A grilled juicy steak on top of these excellently fried fries will surely make your game night even more exciting and satiating. The classic combo of burger and fries cannot also be disregarded, and when paired with a strawberry or chocolate milkshake to complete the 70's American diner aesthetic.
If you are serving this dish alone, you may want to dip it in ketchup and mayonnaise dipping sauce. Simply combine ketchup and mayonnaise for that, and voila!
Vegan fries lovers out there will surely love the combination of baked asparagus and Belgian Fries. Baked asparagus are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, which ultimately matches the texture and taste of this recipe. Another game night meal idea can consist of this recipe and grilled veggies and pesto; juicy, healthy, and flavorful partner for your homemade Belgian Fries indeed.
Storage
To store: To make the shelf life of your fries longer, wrap them tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil and refrigerate them for up to three days.
Make-Ahead: Prepare your potatoes ahead of time by peeling the skin off them, and slicing them in a way that is thicker than french fries. Freeze until you are ready to make the actual fries.
Recipe FAQs
Russet potatoes are the best type of potato for this recipe because they contain a high level of starch, and they are also low in moisture, thus enabling them to make mealy and crispy fries.
Neutral-tasting oils like peanut, canola, safflower, and grape-seed are the best cooking oil to use in this recipe because they do not change or add any flavor to the natural taste of the potatoes as they fry.
Although fries are usually seen and bought from fast-food restaurants and diners, they are still one of the favorite snacks among children and adults. Serving this recipe for a simple family party will definitely hype up everyone as this dish is a finger food one can easily pluck from the table.
They will not have the desired crispy texture and golden brown appearance. Take note that what makes Belgian Fries different from other types of fries is that they are fried twice so that the crispy and golden brown facets are ensured.
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Recipe
Best Belgian Fries Recipe
Ingredients
- 500 g Potatoes , sliced
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- Vegetable oil , to fry the potatoes
Instructions
- Wash, peel and cut the potatoes; lengthwise a bit thicker than french fries.500 g Potatoes
- Use a paper towel to dry the potatoes.
- Heat the oil until it is bubbling, and fry the potatoes for 4-5 minutes (don't let them become brown).Vegetable oil
- Take them out of the oil to a pepper towel, and let them cool for 30 minutes.
- Before serving, re-fry the potatoes at high heat for about 1-2 minutes until they are light brown.
- Take them out on a paper towel and sprinkle some salt and pepper on to then serve.½ teaspoon Salt
Notes
- Let the vegetable oil become fully heated before adding the potatoes to fry. This way will allow the potatoes to be perfectly fried without them sticking to the bottom of the frying pan.
- Dry the sliced potatoes with a paper towel before frying them. This is a trick to ensure a crispy outcome.
- Letting the fries cool in a paper towel allows the exceeding oil to seep out, which will help not to make the fries soggy once ready for serving.
Some Variations
- If you fancy cheesy loaded fries, you are in for an even better treat if you add cheese powder to your cooked Belgian Fries!
- Use sea salt to deliver more flavor from the fried potatoes!
Nutrition
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Camila
Very crunchy. You only need to be careful when taking the potatoes out of the oil the first time, as they may get mushy.
Carol
Love the recipe, served it with some chicken.