Flemish Frites - Belgian Fries with Andalouse Sauce

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Belgian fries are cooked twice for a soft middle and crisp outside and served with a mayo sauce called 'Andalouse' that can be best described as vaguely similar to Thousand Island dressing. The sauce makes a great chip dip or vegetable dip as well. We go through so much of it, I double it! My husband's family is Belgian, Flemish to be exact. I am told Flemish is equated with quality. This is a snack that is worth the time and effort! Since this is all about quality, be sure to use firm, fresh potatoes. Bring the sauce to room temperature before serving.

Submitted by 6kids3cats
Updated on November 16, 2024
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
9 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 cup mayonnaise

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 2 tablespoons minced red onion

  • 1 tablespoon minced green bell pepper

  • 1 tablespoon minced red bell pepper

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch strips

  • 4 cups olive oil for frying, or as needed

  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Stir mayonnaise, tomato paste, red onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, lemon juice, and salt together in a bowl. Cover the Andalouse sauce with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.

  2. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

  3. Submerge potato strips in a bowl of ice water; rinse potatoes in several changes of cold water until water in the bowl is clear. Drain potatoes and pat dry.

  4. Working in batches, fry potatoes in the hot oil until just cooked through but still white, about 5 minutes. Transfer fries to a paper-towel lined plate to drain. Bring oil back to temperature between batches. Cool potatoes to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

  5. Increase oil temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Working in batches, fry the potatoes again until deep golden, 5 to 10 minutes more. Transfer fries to a paper-towel lined plate to drain. Season fries with salt and serve with Andalouse sauce.

Recipe Tips

Prepare the sauce the night before, as it takes time for the flavors to meld. Allow it to come to room temperature before serving.

The fries can be cut and rinsed (Step 3) hours ahead of time and left in a bowl of cold water for use later in the day. Once the fries have been fried the first time (Step 4), they can sit for an hour at room temperature. This works well when trying to time dinner preparations.

If your fryer doesn't have a temperature control, be sure to use a thermometer. Small batches are key — this allows the oil to keep a more even temperature.

You can prepare the fries in a frying pan, just be sure to turn the potatoes and test the oil temperature.

Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

579 Calories
44g Fat
44g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 579
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44g 56%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 322mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 44g 16%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 35mg 3%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 1020mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.