We hardly ever use our deep-fryer around here. It’s usually pulled out for special occasions only – and if I crave something like, in this case, French fries with ketchup and mayo. In Germany these are called pommes frites, or “Pommes” for short – so this way of eating them is simply “Pommes Rot/Weiß” or “red ‘n’ white fries”.
Admittedly, the thought of putting mayo on fries has grossed a few of our friends out over the years, yet when they tried this combo, they were instant converts. Not that you need any more grease on this dish, but then I thought the same about sour cream on latkes or pierogies… :)
One important tip for making perfect home-made French fries: potatoes have a tendency to get soggy in the fryer, so fry them for 2 or so minutes, take them out and put them on a paper towel. Then fry them for 4 more minutes or until crisp. Works like a charm.
My kids love these, and yours will, too.
How do you like your fries?
- up to 10 medium potatoes, cut into thin wedges
- salt to taste
- ketchup and mayonnaise for serving
- Heat your deep-fryer to 355 F. Use only fresh frying oil, preferably peanut or something similar.
- Fry the potato wedges one handful at a time for 2 or so minutes. Take them out and put them on a paper towel. Then fry them for 4 more minutes or until crisp.
- Salt to taste.
- Serve with ketchup and mayonnaise.
Putting Mayo on fries is definitely a Québécois tradition in Canada. Few in Ontario do it, it’s mainly malt vinegar or ketchup here. Not sure if I could do the mayo after all.
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I always love my fries with ketchup and mayonnaise
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These look yummy. I love mayo on fries.
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You’re my kind of woman! I love this combo, and whenever I can I’ll order mayo w/ my fries.
Sofie, these look amazing! I adore French fries but am avoiding getting a deep fryer for fear of making too many crispy snacks.
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I know what you mean. It’s been creeping up on me. First it was just for Berliners. Then I made fries. Next I made fried/breaded camembert. Now I’m thinking about Native American fry bread and Italian canoli…
Yes, curry ketchup! Is that just regular ketchup mixed with a noticeable dash of curry powder? When you fry the chips, do you do a first fry at a lower heat and then, after they have cooled, hit them with higher heat for the final fry? That’s how I do it.
This is regular ketchup, but look at the following post for currywurst. Also, I kept it at the same frying temperature, just let them dry out and cool down for a little bit.
Sofie, these look amazing. Yum! I’ve been eating fries this way for years. Um, it’s the only way to eat fries. Thanks for sharing this delicious plate of fried goodness.
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You’re “in the know” – love it. Usually I have to “explain” this dish to people.
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Thanks for stopping by! I just took a look – much appreciated!
My German husband is a french fries monster. Now I cannot eat pommes one mayo. This looks amazing!
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If fries are done right they are downright addicting. Screw the diet scares!
Mayo on fries only grossed me out – until I had them that way in Schweinfurt!
Mmmmm…. Oh, and how about the Curry Ketchup? YUM!!
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I just posted something about currywurst yesterday!
I, ummmm, don’t think I can do the mayo thing with my eyes open. But just for you, I’ll try it with my eyes closed.
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I double-dare you.
Your poor husband…
I actually make a mayo and dill dipping sauce for fries (oven baked around here) or any kind of potato so the mayo part makes sense to me. I’d always heard it was a Belgian thing.
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Well, let’s just say the kids inhaled them all.
I think even Pommes Frites were “invented” by the Belgians, or at least they claim that. Which is funny, b/c remember how they proposed to rename “FRENCH” fries “freedom” fries? LOL