Best Spicy Fries Recipes

SPICY BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• In a plastic bag, combine the sweet potatoes, canola oil, taco seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Close and shake the bag until the fries are evenly coated. Spread the fries out in a single layer on two large baking sheets.
• Bake for 30 minutes, or until crispy and brown on one side. Turn the fries over using a spatula, and cook for another 30 minutes, or until they are all crispy on the outside and tender inside. Thinner fries may not take as long.

SPICY CHILI FRENCH FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a large baking sheet.
• Fill a large bowl with cold water, add the potatoes, and allow to soak for 10 minutes.
• Whisk together the oil, vegetable juice cocktail, chili powder, ground cumin, onion granules, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Drain the potatoes, and pat dry with paper towels. Toss the potatoes with the oil and spice mixture; stir until evenly coated. Arrange fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake fries in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Turn and continue to bake until browned and crispy, about 20 additional minutes.

SPICY SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Toss 2 pounds sweet potatoes (cut into wedges) with 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons each brown sugar and salt, 1/4 teaspoon each cumin and chili powder, and a pinch of cayenne. Roast cut-side down on a baking sheet in a 425 oven until crisp, 30 minutes, turning once.

SPICY SWEET POTATO FRIES WITH SRIRACHA DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Whisk olive oil and sriracha together in a small bowl. Pour over sweet potatoes in a large bowl and toss to coat.
• Combine cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Add spices to potatoes and toss to coat. Arrange potatoes in one layer on an unoiled baking sheet.
• Bake on lowest rack 10 minutes. Turn potatoes with a spatula and bake 10 more minutes, or until golden brown on all sides.
• While potatoes are cooking, whisk dipping sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.
• Remove potatoes from oven and serve with sriracha dipping sauce.

SPICY BAKED SWEET POTATO "FRIES"

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F With aluminum foil or parchment paper, line a cookie sheet.
• In a medium bowl, combine sweet potatoes with olive oil and seasonings. Mix well to evenly coat potatoes. Place potato strips on the foil or parchment lined cookie sheet and leave space between strips for even baking.
• Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until potatoes become crispy. Turn strips every 5 to 7 minutes as needed. Serve immediately.

EASY SPICY KETCHUP DIP FOR SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Mix ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and garlic salt together in a bowl.

SPAM® FRIES WITH SPICY GARLIC SRIRACHA DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Process garlic, paprika, and salt in a food processor until smooth. Add mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, and ketchup; process until sauce is well-combined. Transfer sauce to a bowl, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until chilled.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Rinse luncheon meat 'fries' with cool water and pat dry.
• Working in batches, cook 'fries' in preheated oil until browned and crispy on the outside and still moist on the inside, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Transfer 'fries' to a plate and serve with chilled dipping sauce.

CRISPY SPICY FRENCH FRIES

Steps:

• Slice potatoes into French fries, and place into cold water so they won't turn brown while you prepare the oil.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• While the oil is heating, sift the flour and spices into a large bowl.
• Gradually stir in enough water so that the mixture can be drizzled from a spoon.
• Dip potato slices into the batter one at a time, and place in the hot oil so they are not touching at first.
• The fries must be placed into the skillet one at a time, or they will clump together.
• Fry until golden brown and crispy.
• Remove and drain on paper towels.

AIR FRYER SPICY DILL PICKLE FRIES

Steps:

• Drain pickles and pat dry.
• Combine flour and paprika in a bowl. Combine milk and beaten egg in another bowl. Place panko in a third bowl.
• Heat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Dip a pickle first in flour mixture, then in egg mixture, and then in bread crumbs until thoroughly coated and place on a plate. Repeat with remaining pickles. Spray coated pickles lightly with cooking spray.
• Place pickles in a single layer in the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the fryer. Set timer for 14 minutes; turn pickles halfway through cooking time.

GREEN BEAN FRIES WITH SPICY MAYO

Steps:

• 1) heat oil to 375F 2) combine mayo and childlike set aside. Mix 1/2 cup flour cornmeal salt and pepper. Put remaining flour in another bowl and buttermilk in a third bowl. 3) working with about 10 beans at a time, dust beans in flour, dip in buttermilk then dredge in cornmeal mixture. 4) carefully drop beans in oil, turn in to keep them from sticking, fry til golden brown.

SWEET AND SPICY CARROT FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large rimmed baking pan with parchment paper.
• Spread carrots on the prepared baking sheet; toss with enough olive oil to coat. Drizzle with maple syrup and sprinkle with salt, cayenne, curry powder, and paprika. Toss everything together and spread out evenly.
• Roast in the preheated oven, tossing a few times while they bake, until tender, about 20 minutes. Serve hot.

WILL'S SPICY NEW ORLEANS CATFISH FRIES

Steps:

• Lay catfish fillet horizontally on cutting board. Cut thin 1/4 inch wide strips from the filet at a 45 degree angle. This is easy if your knife is sharp, and the filet is partly frozen.
• Dust fish strips moderately with cayenne pepper, and gently tumble together to evenly coat all strips. They should look pink all over when you are through. On the Bayou, this is called a dry marinade. Place catfish strips on a plate or pan, and set aside for a few minutes to thaw.
• Heat oil in deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Place enough corn flour to bread your catfish on a bowl or plate, and season with salt and black pepper.
• Place thawed catfish into seasoned corn flour, and tumble gently until all strips are evenly coated. Deep fry in hot oil for about 3 minutes, or until done. Fish should be golden brown, slightly crisp outside, and moist and flaky inside when done.

SPICY OVEN FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450.
• Put oil in 9x13 pan, swirl around.
• Scrub potatoes. Cut each lengthwise into 8 wedges.
• Combine flour and seasonings in a bowl or baggie.
• Add potato wedges and shake or toss to coat.
• Arrange skin-side-down in oiled pan.
• Bake 35-40 minutes.

SPICY PICKLE FRIES WITH HOMEMADE RANCH DIP

Steps:

• For the homemade ranch dip: Add the buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, salt, vinegar, pepper, onion powder and hot sauce to a food processor. Pulse until well combined and smooth. Add the parsley and dill and pulse 4 to 5 times to incorporate. Pour into a serving bowl and set aside.
• For the spicy pickle fries: Pat the pickle spears dry and refrigerate until well chilled. Heat 2 inches of oil in a large heavy pot to 350 degrees F on a deep-frying thermometer. Line a plate with paper towels.
• Combine the flour, cayenne and salt in a wide shallow bowl. Beat the eggs in another shallow bowl. Put the panko in a third shallow bowl.
• Working with a few spears at a time, dredge the pickles in the flour and shake off the excess. Roll them in the egg to coat, then let the excess drip off before coating them thoroughly in panko. Carefully add half the pickles to the oil and fry until golden brown, about 1 minute. With a slotted spoon, transfer the pickles to the lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining pickle spears. Serve hot with ranch dip.

SWEET AND SPICY SWEET POTATO BAKED FRIES!

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Mix olive oil, honey, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a large bowl. Add sweet potato slices; toss to coat. Arrange coated sweet potatoes on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until fries are slightly crisp, 30 to 40 minutes.

SPICY CLASSIC HOME FRIES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add 2 tablespoons of salt and the potatoes, bring to a boil and cook, until just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat until it begins to shimmer, add the onion and cook, stirring a few times, until soft and lightly golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove the onions to a plate.
• Add the remaining oil and the butter to the pan, increase the heat to high and heat until the butter has melted and the oil is sizzling. Add the potatoes and chile powder and season with salt and pepper and immediately press down into an even layer on the bottom on the pan, using a wide metal spatula. Cook, pressing down occasionally and not turning, until the potatoes on the bottom are golden brown and crusty, about 5 minutes. Turn the potatoes over, press down again and cook until the potatoes on the bottom are golden brown, about 5 minutes longer. Stir in the onions, season with more salt and pepper, transfer to a shallow bowl or a platter and garnish with green onion and cilantro.

SPICY CUMIN FRIES

Steps:

• Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with foil, then divide the fries between them. Bake, tossing once or twice, until crisp and golden brown, 30 to 45 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Place the chiles in a bowl, cover with a plate and shake to release the seeds. Fish out the chiles, leaving the seeds behind.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds, peppercorns, chopped chiles and 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the scallions and remove from the heat.
• Toss the fries with the spiced oil and season with salt. Remove and discard any large chile pieces.

CHIMICHURRI-STYLE STEAK SARNIES & CHEAT'S SPICY FRIES

Steps:

• Heat the oven to its highest setting. For the fries, pour the sunflower oil into a baking tray and put in the oven for 15 mins to get hot. Reduce the temperature to 220C/200C fan/gas 8. Tip the fries into the oil, turn to coat, and cook for 20 mins. Add the Cajun spice mix and return to the oven for 15 mins until golden and crisp.
• Meanwhile, make the mayo by mixing all the ingredients together in a bowl. Set aside.
• For the chimichurri-style sauce, blitz all the ingredients together until you have a smooth sauce, then season to taste. Set aside.
• Heat a griddle pan over a high heat. Rub the steaks with salt only (pepper will catch and burn), put the steaks in the pan and cook for 3 mins on each side (for medium). Remove from the pan, cover with foil and leave to rest for 10 mins.
• Halve the ciabatta rolls, toast in the same griddle pan that you cooked the steak in, cut-side down, and spread one half of each with the chipotle mayo. Slice the steak into strips, divide between the ciabattas, drizzle over the chimichurri and add a little rocket. Serve with the fries and any leftover mayo.

BAKED SPICY FRIES

Steps:

• Cut potatoes into wedges or slices and lightly spray a baking sheet with fat-free oil.
• Place potato wedges or slices in a plastic bag with spices and half of the oil, then toss to cover all.
• Bake at 350 for about 45 minutes turning and brushing often with the remaining oil.
• Broil about 5 minutes turning after 3 minutes.

SPICY STEAK FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Continue cutting slices in half until only thin wedges remain.
• Combine wedges, oil, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Transfer to a large baking dish, making sure no fries overlap.
• Bake in the preheated oven, flipping once, until golden brown, 30 to 45 minutes.