Description
These Spicy Garlic and Sesame Fries are a flavorful twist on classic fries, with a kick of garlic, sesame, and chili flakes. Baked to crispy perfection, they make a delicious side dish or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Fries:
- 2 large russet potatoes, cut into thin fries
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
Sesame Garlic Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the potatoes: Toss the cut potatoes with vegetable oil and salt. Spread on the baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Make the sesame garlic sauce: Heat sesame oil in a skillet, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes. Add soy sauce and rice vinegar, then remove from heat.
- Finish the fries: Transfer baked fries to a bowl, drizzle with the garlic-chili-soy mixture, toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Serve: Enjoy these spicy garlic and sesame fries immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, soak the cut fries in cold water for 30 minutes, then dry thoroughly before baking.
- Adjust chili flakes to suit your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
