Belgian fries

Twice-fried potato sticks

Belgian fries are thick-cut fried potatoes, traditionally double-fried for a crispy exterior and fluffy interior.

Belgium claims the original preparation, and Belgians bristle at the term "French fries." Served in paper cones with mayonnaise rather than ketchup: We grabbed Belgian fries from a street vendor in Brussels.

Related

aioli · crisping · traditional markets · street food · paper cone · tartar sauce · Liège · soaking · garlic butter · poutine · seasoning · salt and pepper · dipping sauce · vinegar · potato wedges

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fry cut and preparation method

Belgian friesshoestring fries

Extra-thin fried potato strips

curly fries · waffle fries · home fries · steak fries · hash browns

national/regional fried potato traditions

Belgian friesFrench fries

Fried potato batons

home fries · hash browns · tater tots

potato cooking method

Belgian friesbaked potato

Oven-roasted whole tuber

mashed potatoes · boiled potatoes · potato salad · au gratin potatoes · scalloped potatoes

Family

Belgian, Belgium, Belgians, fries, fry, fried, frying, fryer, fryers

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G