Description
This recipe provides a homemade seasoning blend inspired by HelloFresh’s Smoky Maple-Chipotle Glaze fries, creating a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors for restaurant-quality fries at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons chipotle powder
- 3 tablespoons maple sugar (or light brown sugar)
- 1.5 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or oregano)
- 1 tablespoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 pounds Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
- 2 tablespoons high-smoke point oil (sunflower or grapeseed)
- Fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Make Seasoning Blend: In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, chipotle powder, maple sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, sea salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper. Whisk thoroughly until well combined. Store any extra seasoning in an airtight container for future use.
- Prepare Potatoes: Wash and thoroughly dry the potatoes. Cut them lengthwise into uniform 1 cm thick fries. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) for baking, or set up a deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook Fries (Oven Method): Toss the cut potatoes with oil until lightly coated. Spread them in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet, avoiding crowding. Bake for 25-35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden brown on the edges.
- Cook Fries (Deep Fryer Method): Fry the potatoes in batches at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes until cooked through. Remove and drain on a wire rack. Increase fryer temperature to 375°F (190°C), then return fries to fryer for 2-4 minutes until deeply golden and crispy. Drain well.
- Season Hot Fries: Immediately transfer the hot, cooked fries to a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle generously with 2-3 tablespoons of the prepared seasoning blend and toss vigorously to ensure an even coating. The heat from the fries will create a glaze with the maple sugar.
- Serve and Garnish: Arrange the seasoned fries on a plate and garnish generously with finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley for a vibrant contrast and fresh aroma.
Notes
To achieve crispy baked fries, ensure the cut potatoes are completely dry before coating them with oil, and avoid overcrowding the baking sheet by baking in batches if necessary. Store unused seasoning blend in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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