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    Crispy Spicy Fries

    May 12, 2020 *Updated* September 16, 2020 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 228 Comments

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    Who says fries can’t be healthy? Crispy Spicy Fries sure are. These spicy homemade chips are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, all with a hint of heat.

    Making fries super crispy WITHOUT all the oil? YES! 

    Close up of Crispy Spicy Fries ready to eat.

    Are you a potato lover? I AM, and so is my daughter. Her favourite is potato salad, a must at her birthday celebration each year.

    I love crispy cast-iron potatoes. The perfect side to brunch or dinner. Spicy potato wedges are great too.

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    If you are looking for the ultimate casserole, Sweet Potato Au Gratin is it. Scalloped sweet potatoes covered in a cream sauce, topped with cheese. YES, please!!

    Now, when it comes to french fries, these are in a league all their own. Crispy, golden brown and soft in the middle.

    Covered in ketchup, salsa or gravy. The perfect side to burgers and fish. NEVER eaten with a fork, unless you are eating Canadian poutine! These are the best crispy chips we have eaten.

    RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for this crispy french fry recipe can be found at the bottom of this post.

    Potatoes getting cut to make the spicy fries.

    Ingredients Shopping List

    Not many things needed for this easy recipe. You will need:

    • fresh potatoes
    • oil (I used avocado)
    • spicy seasoning
    • salt ( I used smoked sea salt)

    Deep-fried french fries, certainly are an occasional treat. This crispy homemade fries recipe is the perfect alternative. Now we can enjoy them more often.

    The best way to get all the crunch without all oil is by using an air fryer.

    A couple of years ago I put an ActiFry on my Christmas “wish list”. I still remember my husband rolling his eyes. He was convinced we DID NOT need another “cooking thing”, as he called it. If you are a french fry lover, this cooking thing is for you!

    I have some AWESOME air fryer recipes:

    • Crispy Air Fryer Onion Rings
    • Air Fryer Fish Cakes
    Fries getting seasoned before cooking.

    How To Make Spicy Fries

    1. Wash and cut your potatoes into sticks (you don’t even have to peel them)
    2. Toss with a bit of oil (I used avocado)
    3. Season with some spicy heat
    4. Cook in the *(affiliate) air fryer (with 1 tablespoon of oil)

    Did you get that? 1 TABLESPOON of oil to make this crispy french fry recipe. How healthy is that? Added BONUS, clean up is a breeze.

    Fries in the air fryer.

    I can cook a batch of fries in about 22-25 minutes. If you are feeding a crowd, no problem. Heat your oven to a nice low temperature, and keep the batches warm while the rest are cooking.

    A basket full of spicy fries ready to eat.

    Spicy Seasonings

    We love spicy foods. There are LOTS of ways to spice up your fries. Here are a few suggestions:

    • chili powders
    • cayenne
    • *(affiliate) smoked paprika
    • *(affiliate) sriracha
    • red pepper flakes
    • *(affiliate) buffalo wing seasoning
    • spicy pepper blends

    You can have fun experimenting. Combine several spices to create your very homemade seasoning blend.

    Crispy fry getting dunked into ketchup.

    This air-fried potato recipe is a healthy alternative to deep-frying, so you can enjoy homemade french fries more often.

    Try them along side Crispy Baked Chicken Drumsticks.

    Need something to dip your fries into? Check out these sauces:

    • Copycat Guthrie’s Sauce
    • Lemon Garlic Aioli
    • Yum Yum Sauce
    • Homemade Ketchup
    • Spicy Mayo

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    Close up of Crispy Spicy Fries ready to eat.

    Crispy Spicy Fries

    Who says fries can’t be healthy? These Crispy Spicy Fries are just what they say…crispy, on the outside, spiced with smokey heat and NOT deep fried!!
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Canadian
    Keyword: Air Fryer Recipe
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 212kcal
    Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

    Ingredients

    • 2 ½ pounds potatoes
    • 1 ½ tablespoons avocado oil (divided)
    • ½ teaspoons chili powder
    • ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
    • smoked sea salt (to taste)
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    Instructions

    • Cut washed potatoes into fries. Feel free to leave the peel on. 
    • Place in a bowl and coat with ½ 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!

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 1170mg | Fiber: 7g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 32.3mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 9.3mg
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    Comments

    1. Debra

      June 03, 2020 at 9:24 pm

      Yes, please! I finally broke down and got an air fryer. It arrives tomorrow. This will be top of the list.

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        June 04, 2020 at 8:19 am

        You will love having an air fryer….they are awesome. ENJOY!

    2. JO

      May 25, 2020 at 10:40 am

      You had me at ‘spicy’! I’m a huge potato addict and I can never stop eating fries. My biggest weakness! So glad these are air fried! Much healthier than the regular ones.

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        May 25, 2020 at 8:30 pm

        You can make them as spicy as you like. Totally love air fries….the best.

    3. Natalie

      May 25, 2020 at 9:22 am

      These fries look absolutely amazing. So crispy and so delicious. I love that you used avocado oil here in this recipe. Makes these fries so much healthier. Perfection!

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        May 25, 2020 at 8:30 pm

        You can never say not to healthy fries….and you can enjoy them more often too.

    4. Alena

      May 25, 2020 at 7:54 am

      Crispy fries are my absolute favorite thing to make in the air fryer. And I love how spicy these are!!

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        May 25, 2020 at 8:30 pm

        We do love to play with the spice profile in this recipe.

    5. Sara

      May 25, 2020 at 12:46 am

      We LOVE spicy foods, and fries! This is such a perfect combination of both! And to pair them with that spicy mayo … we love this recipe and will be using it all summer now! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        May 25, 2020 at 8:31 pm

        You are very welcome. ENJOY!!

    6. Charity

      May 24, 2020 at 9:51 pm

      All the crispy please! Fries are one of the things I’ve been missing most. Time to break out the airfryer!

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        May 25, 2020 at 8:31 pm

        No need to miss out on eating fries, especially cooked in the air fryer.

    7. Marwin Brown

      May 24, 2020 at 7:48 pm

      These look delicious! Love the use of the air fryer

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        May 25, 2020 at 8:31 pm

        Hope you give this spicy fry recipe a try soon.

    8. Jen

      May 24, 2020 at 1:16 pm

      Using smoked paprika vs regular really makes all the difference. I can’t wait to make it again.

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        May 25, 2020 at 8:31 pm

        YES smoked paprika rocks in recipes. We love it.

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