Spicy Unfried Fries Food

CRISPY SPICY FRIES

Steps:

• Cut washed potatoes into fries. Feel free to leave the peel on.
• Place in a bowl and coat with 1/2 tablespoon of avocado oil.
• Season with chili powder and smoked paprika.
• Mix to coat well.
• Add the additional oil to the air fryer.
• Add the potatoes.
• Cook for approximately 25 minutes.
• Season with salt.
• Enjoy!

AIR FRYER SWEET AND SPICY FRENCH FRIES

Steps:

• Cut the potatoes into thin sticks about 1/4-inch in thickness.
• Preheat a 2.5-liter air fryer to 400 degrees F.
• Place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Pour in the oil and sprinkle with the garlic powder, paprika, chili powder and 1 teaspoon salt. Toss until evenly coated.
• Lay the potatoes in a single layer into the basket of the air fryer. Cook, tossing every 5 minutes, until crispy and browned along the edges, 15 to 20 minutes. (For best results, don't overfill the basket.)
• Remove the potatoes from the air fryer and place on a serving platter.

SPICY FRIES

Steps:

• Prepare 1 pound frozen french fries as the label directs. Meanwhile, cook 1/2 thinly sliced onion, 1 tablespoon hot paprika and 1 teaspoon salt in 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring, 4 minutes. Add 1 minced garlic clove and cook 2 more minutes. Remove from the heat and add 3 chopped scallions and 2 tablespoons chopped parsley. Add the fries and toss to coat.

SPICED FRIES SIX WAYS WITH DIPPING SAUCES

Steps:

• For all recipes, preheat two baking sheets at 450 degrees F on the top and bottom oven racks. Add spices to a 32-ounce bag of frozen fries and spread on the hot baking sheets. Bake as directed, switching the pans halfway through.
• Moroccan Fries: Toss the fries with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger and 1/4 teaspoon each ground cinnamon and cayenne; bake. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
• Cumin Ketchup: Toast 1 tablespoon ground cumin in a small dry skillet. Let cool, then mix with 1/2 cup ketchup, 3 tablespoons apricot preserves and a dash of hot sauce.
• Caraway-Dill Fries: Toss the fries with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons each dried dill and ground caraway and 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder; bake.
• Pickled Mayo: Combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup chopped dill pickle and 2 tablespoons deli mustard.
• Celery Salt Fries: Toss the fries with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika and 1 teaspoon celery salt; bake.
• Bloody Mary Ketchup: Combine 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons horseradish, the juice of 1/2 lemon, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce anda dash of hot sauce.
• Jerk-Spiced Fries: Toss the fries with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning; bake. Sprinkle with thinly sliced scallions.
• Chutney Mayo: Combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup mango chutney, the zest and juice of 1 lime and a dash of hot sauce.
• Chipotle Fries: Toss the fries with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika and 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder; bake.
• Smoky Barbecue Sauce: Combine 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, 1 to 2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from a can of chipotles) and 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup.
• Garlic-Parmesan Fries: Toss the fries with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 teaspoon granulated garlic; bake, sprinkling with 1/2 cup grated parmesan during the last 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
• Herb-Anchovy Mayo: Pulse 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup each basil and parsley, 2 teaspoons dijon mustard, 2 anchovy fillets and 1 small crushed garlic clove in a food processor until smooth.

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.

UN-FRIED FRENCH FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Slice each potato lengthwise into 1/4-inch ovals, then slice each ovallengthwise into matchsticks (i use a mandoline which makes this go much quicker).
• Coat a baking sheet with 3 sprays of the vegetable oil.
• Combine the egg whites and cajun spice in a bowl.
• Add the matchstick potatoes and mix to coat.
• Pour the coated potatoes onto the prepared baking sheet and spread them out into a single layer, leaving a little space between them.
• Place the baking sheet on the bottom shelf of the oven.
• Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the fries are crispy, turning them every 6 to 8 minutes with a spatula so that they brown evenly.
• Serve immediately.

UN-FRIED FRENCH FRIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F.
• Cut potatoes into 1/4-inch-thick sticks; place in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat.
• Spread into single layer on large rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray; lightly spray with additional cooking spray.
• Bake 22 to 25 min. or until potatoes are crisp and golden brown, turning after 12 min.

SPICY UNFRIED 'FRIES'

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450F.
• Combine all ingredients in a bowl; toss well.
• Arrange potatoes in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet.
• Bake for 35 minutes or until golden and crisp.
• Enjoy!

SPICY HOME FRIES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with cold water and add 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the potatoes fall apart when a fork is inserted, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain well.
• Heat the butter over medium heat in a large saute pan. Add the onion and jalapeno and cook until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the ancho chile powder and stir until combined. Add the potatoes, salt and pepper and toss the mixture, slightly mashing the potatoes with a metal spatula. Press the potato mixture into one even layer and cook until golden brown on the bottom. Turn over and gently mash again into an even layer and cook until the bottom is golden brown. Stir in the cilantro and lime zest and transfer to a bowl.

SALTY SEASONED SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Peel and cut potatoes into 1/4 inch x 1/2 inch strips.
• In a bowl, combine egg white and seasonings; beat well.
• Add potatoes; toss to coat.
• Spray two baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.
• Place potatoes in a single layer on the two baking sheets.
• Bake, uncovered at 450 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

ATKINS LIGHTLY SPICY TURNIP FRIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F Cut turnips into 2 x 1/2-inch sticks. Place on a foil-lined jelly-roll pan. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and chili powder. Toss with your hands to coat. Spread out in a single layer. Roast fries 30 minutes, turning halfway through cooking time for even browning. Serve immediately.

SPICY UNFRIED 'FRIES'

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Combine all ingredients in a bowl; toss well.
• Arrange potatoes in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet.
• Bake for 35 minutes or until golden and crisp. Enjoy!

CAULIFLOWER WITH MARIGOLD SAUCE

Steps:

• Break up the cauliflower into large florets.
• Steam 10 to 15 minutes, until cooked but not too soft.
• In a saucepan, melt butter.
• Add flour until a roux is formed (soft paste).
• Slowly add milk, whisking to keep smooth.
• Turn down the heat to low and simmer for about 5-10 minutes to thicken sauce.
• Stir in grated cheese, not allowing to boil.
• Remove from heat, and add in the marigold petals.
• Stir carefully.
• Place the cauliflower into a serving dish and pour the sauce over the top.
• Serves 4.
• Enjoy!

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.

FRIETEN (BELGIAN FRIES)

Steps:

• Of course, peel the potatoes and cut into fries.
• Dab the potatoes dry with a clean dish towel.
• Cook the potatoes in the fryer at 300°F (145°C) until they are about half done.
• Take them out of the oil and let them cool (half hour is good).
• Reheat oil to 365°F (180-190°C) and fry the fries again until they turn golden.
• Drain well, salt to taste.