BHA & BHT Free Belgian-Style Frites

Crispy, golden, and shatteringly good, these Belgian-style frites are the kind of fry that makes everything else feel like a compromise. The secret is a classic double-fry method — a low-temperature first pass to cook the potato through, followed by a blazing-hot second fry that locks in that signature crunch. Soaking the cut potatoes in cold water first draws out excess starch, which is what gives you that light, airy interior instead of a dense, gummy one. For anyone avoiding BHA and BHT, store-bought frozen fries and commercial frying oils are a genuine minefield — those preservatives show up constantly in ingredient lists and are easy to overlook. Here, avocado oil is the only fat in the pot, and the entire ingredient list is just three pantry staples plus an optional handful of fresh parsley. No additives, no preservatives, no guesswork. You know exactly what went into the oil and exactly what came out of it. Finish with a generous pinch of sea salt the moment they hit the rack, and serve immediately while they're still crackling.

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