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    Home » Sides » Smoky Chipotle Parmesan French Fries

    Smoky Chipotle Parmesan French Fries

    Jan 27, 2020 · by Valentina · 72 Comments

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    Smoky Chipotle Parmesan French Fries are a scrumptious snack, appetizer or side. They're subtly spicy, wonderfully smoky, and are crisped to perfection with cheese. pile of Smoky Chipotle French Fries on Parchment

    I created these Smoky Chipotle Parmesan French Fries on a whim years ago. Turns out it was the best whim ever, and they've become a regular side dish, appetizer and snack at our house.

    I was craving French fries -- not just any French fries, though. I was craving spicy, cheesy fries. I wanted them to be soft and mild on the inside, and golden and crispy on the outside.  (Really, that's how every good French fry should be!)

    One of my absolute favorite flavors ingredients (right up there with chocolate) is Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce.

    Raw potatoes in chipotel marinade in bowl

    What are chipotle peppers in adobo sauce?

    • They're smoked jalapeño chiles that are canned in a sauce that typically contains tomato puree, paprika, salt, onions, oil, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves and oregano.
    • A little goes a long way. It's hot.

    Raw Chipotle Parmesan Fries on baking sheet

    How to Make Chipotle Parmesan Fries

    These fries are so easy to make, and they're healthier than most fries because they're roasted in the oven and not deep fried.

    1. Mix all of the ingredients together, except the potatoes, in a bowl.
    2. Add the potatoes and mix them into the sauce.
    3. Roast in a very hot oven until golden and crispy.

    More detailed instructions are below.

    roasted Chipotle Parmesan Fries on baking sheet

    No Dip Necessary

    This french fry recipe is so flavorful that you really don't need to dip them in anything. If however, if you can't imagine eating fries without a sauce, they're fabulous with something cool and refreshing, like Raita. Something like this would be lovely with the heat of the fries.

    Recipe Tips

    • For less heat, you can just use the adobo sauce and for extra heat be sure you use one of the whole chipotle peppers, and keep a few seeds in there.
    • These are best right out of the oven.

    Other Favorite French Fry Recipes

    • Spicy Roasted Daikon Radish French Fries
    • Perfect Crispy Oven Roasted French Fries
    • Curry French Fries with Coconut-Lime Dip

    And here is a delicious handful more!

    I suggest you make a double batch of the these fries, as there never seem to be enough.

    Enjoy!

    pile of Smoky Chipotle French Fries on Parchment

    Chipotle Parmesan French Fry Recipe

    Valentina K. Wein
    Subtly spicy, wonderfully smoky, and crisped to perfection with cheese, these fries are a knock out!
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 255 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3½ tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
    • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, finely grated
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
    • 1½ teaspoons salt
    • 1½ pounds Idaho Russet Potatoes

    Instructions
     

    • Set the oven. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
    • Combine everything except the potatoes. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oil with the chipotles, Parmesan, paprika, lemon juice and salt, and set it aside.
    • Prep potatoes. Peel, wash, and dry the potatoes. Then, cut them into french fry-sized pieces, about ¼ inch sticks. Add the potatoes to the bowl with the chipotle mixture and toss them until they're completely coated.
    • Roast and cool. Spread the sauced potato sticks on a baking sheet in a single layer, and place them in the preheated 425°F oven for approximately 30 minutes, or until both sides are golden brown and crispy. They should be flipped about half way through the cooking process, with a flat-bottomed metal spatula. Leave them on the baking sheet to cool.

    NOTES

    Calorie count is only an estimate.

    NUTRITION

    Calories: 255kcal
    Keywords appetizers for sharing, great side dishes for meats and stews, best potato sides
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. sippitysup

      August 22, 2011 at 4:07 pm

      Oh, these are very bad boys! GREG

      Reply
    2. Jana @ delectably mine

      August 23, 2011 at 12:52 am

      These look fabulous! I love new ideas for oven fries. The picture makes my mouth water. And I feel the same way about chipotle: smoky, sweet and spicy, so delicious.

      Reply
      • valentina

        August 24, 2011 at 4:31 am

        Thanks, Jana. Yes, doesn't get much better than sweet n' smoky! 😉

        Reply
    3. Diane {Created by Diane}

      August 23, 2011 at 9:53 pm

      How did you know I like french fries so much? These look amazing!

      Reply
      • valentina

        August 24, 2011 at 4:31 am

        just a feeling 😉 thanks, Diane!

        Reply
    4. Martin Lewis

      August 24, 2011 at 5:02 pm

      Superb - a good 'Stumble'. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    5. amee

      August 25, 2011 at 5:35 pm

      Valentina - thanks for the shoutout - what a great pairing! And I LOVE LOVE LOVE chipotles in adobo sauce...so glad to see you using that. I am looking forward to your Nutella dessert tomorrow!!!!

      Reply
    6. Marla [family fresh cooking}

      August 27, 2011 at 11:59 am

      Love the sound of these fries. Anything with chipotle is a win in my book 🙂

      Reply
      • valentina

        August 28, 2011 at 5:10 am

        Thanks, Marla! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Shelby

      August 28, 2011 at 12:03 pm

      These look and sound amazing, Pinning these because I must try them!

      Reply
    8. megan @ whatmegansmaking

      August 28, 2011 at 12:28 pm

      oh these look so good!! I love fries with great flavors like this!

      Reply
    9. nicola

      August 29, 2011 at 9:51 am

      Oh I so need to try these! They look delicious. And that nutella pie sounds to die for, can't wait!

      Reply
    10. Relaxation Beverage

      August 29, 2011 at 3:38 pm

      These sound fab

      Reply
    11. Shapewear

      August 29, 2011 at 4:08 pm

      Parmesan on french fries? now this I gotta try!

      Reply
    12. Archet

      August 30, 2011 at 6:10 am

      Really tamping and mouthwatering ..loving it!!

      Reply
    13. Dan

      August 31, 2011 at 12:16 am

      I love french fries and these sound totally delicious!

      Reply
    14. colleen

      August 31, 2011 at 2:55 pm

      I am new to your site, these look so good!! I think I may have to serve them w/ an avacado cream to dip them in! I cannot wait to make these. Thanks

      Reply
      • valentina

        August 31, 2011 at 6:10 pm

        Colleen, I think they'd be delicious with your avocado dip! Yum! 🙂

        Reply
    15. Lana @ Never Enough Thyme

      August 31, 2011 at 2:02 pm

      I absolutely adore french fries. Any kind of french fries. And these look truly amazing!

      Reply
    16. Kel

      August 31, 2011 at 3:23 pm

      YUMMY! I can't wait to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    17. JayB

      August 31, 2011 at 10:31 pm

      These look delicious!! I wonder how tasty they would be if we used sweet potatoes...?

      Reply
      • valentina

        September 01, 2011 at 6:04 am

        Sweet potatoes would be super delicious. Cooking time would likely be less. . . just check them often. YUM!

        Reply
    18. Christ06

      September 02, 2011 at 3:37 am

      Made thes tonight with phily cheese steak sandwiches. The fries were absolutely amazing! Full of flavor and a bit of heat!

      Thank you so much for the recipe.

      Reply
      • valentina

        September 02, 2011 at 6:20 am

        Yay -- so happy you enjoyed them! 🙂

        Reply
    19. Micah

      September 02, 2011 at 10:58 pm

      These look amazing! Are their any substitutions for any of the ingredients?!

      Reply
      • valentina

        September 03, 2011 at 12:35 am

        Hi Micah! You could experiment with other cheeses -- Asiago, maybe. And yams might be a delicious sweet contrast to the spice of the chipotles. (cooking time would be less for yams -- check them often). Enjoy!

        Reply
    20. Dikla Marshall

      September 03, 2011 at 2:57 am

      Hi Valentina! I was using Stumble upon and it took me to this page. Fantastic! Love the recipe!

      Reply
      • valentina

        September 03, 2011 at 3:29 am

        Hi Dikla! Happy to know I'm being "stumbled!" These are indeed super yummy! By the way, your daughter is the cutest thing ever! 🙂 xo

        Reply
    21. Relaxation Beverage

      September 03, 2011 at 8:33 am

      I just can't believe how good these look!

      Reply
    22. Jessi @ Quirky Cookery

      September 09, 2011 at 3:01 am

      I'm always looking for more uses for those cans of adobo chipotle peppers. No recipe ever calls for that many, so the can seems to last through several dishes. I'd love to try this out. <3

      Reply
    23. Adam

      September 10, 2011 at 1:23 am

      Just made these tonight. It was a good idea. I substituted paprika for fine chili powder and I added some large slices of red onion on top. Came out great!

      Reply
    24. Gabriel Vasile @ Cool Finder

      September 14, 2011 at 8:15 am

      This looks so delicious... you make me hungry, shame on you 😛
      I will ask my girlfriend if she wants to cook me this tonight. Thanks

      Reply
    25. Sarah @ Bon Vivant Chronicles

      September 19, 2011 at 3:20 am

      YES! A new twist to the classic fries. Im looking forward to making these. Great idea!

      Reply
      • valentina

        September 19, 2011 at 5:22 am

        Thanks, Sarah! Hope you try them! 🙂

        Reply
    26. serena adkins

      September 28, 2011 at 12:46 pm

      looks yummy

      Reply
    27. Ericka

      October 12, 2011 at 7:02 pm

      These look amazing! I had to stumble these and let everyone else know about them!

      Reply
    28. OneTouch Ultra Mini

      October 14, 2011 at 8:06 pm

      This is a wonderful recipe, thanks so much for sharing. You did a great job with the images too; I will definitely try this recipe this weekend.

      Reply
    29. Trish

      October 17, 2011 at 5:34 pm

      Oh, these look yummy! Must make for football watching. And I loved that you baked them!

      Reply
    30. monique

      October 20, 2011 at 8:36 pm

      French fries are my favorite food. I will eat my fries until the last one and even if I'm not hungry anymore. So love new ways to how to cook them.Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
    31. Sarah B.V.

      October 26, 2011 at 3:03 am

      I made these and they didn't come out as good as your picture, but still very tasty!

      Reply
    32. carpeseason

      October 28, 2011 at 9:52 pm

      Homemade fries are the best. I've never tried Raita sauce...I'm intrigued.

      Reply
    33. Lily

      November 08, 2011 at 11:11 pm

      Homemade fries are delicious. These sound perfectly spicy. Would it be wrong to still dip them in ketchup?

      Reply
    34. Liz

      January 11, 2012 at 11:36 pm

      This was a great idea! I made mine with shredded Mexican cheese and I loved it!

      Reply
    35. Winnie

      January 20, 2012 at 4:37 pm

      Can't wait to try these..look delicious. I am so glad I stumpled upon your site.

      Reply
      • valentina

        January 20, 2012 at 5:45 pm

        thanks, Winnie. Hope you like them! 🙂

        Reply
    36. Donna

      September 11, 2012 at 8:08 pm

      There is no other fry on this planet that even comes close to these! They are absolutely the BEST!

      Reply
      • valentina

        September 11, 2012 at 11:05 pm

        Thank you, Donna! I LOVE this comment! 😀

        Reply
    37. Christina

      April 17, 2014 at 5:26 am

      Well, no wonder I'm the 48th comment! People know a good thing when they see it! So tempting!!

      Reply
    38. Juli

      January 17, 2019 at 11:49 am

      5 stars
      French Fries are my absolute favorite! I am drooling over here! Love that they are chipotle fries! I am going to have to try these!

      Reply
      • valentina

        January 20, 2019 at 11:40 am

        Thanks! 🙂

        Reply
    39. Taylor

      January 17, 2019 at 12:03 pm

      5 stars
      These look AMAZING! So much flavor!

      Reply
      • valentina

        January 20, 2019 at 11:40 am

        Thanks so much! 🙂

        Reply
    40. Jennifer

      January 17, 2019 at 12:52 pm

      5 stars
      These are the BEST FRENCH FRIES!! I make them all the time for my family and they love them! 🙂

      Reply
      • valentina

        January 20, 2019 at 11:41 am

        I LOVE that! Thank you!!!

        Reply
    41. Kristina

      January 17, 2019 at 1:05 pm

      5 stars
      Don't these fries just look so tasty! I bet that chipotle flavor gives it just the right kick!

      Reply
      • valentina

        January 20, 2019 at 11:41 am

        Yes, love the kick. Thanks!

        Reply
    42. Alina | Cooking Journey Blog

      January 17, 2019 at 2:05 pm

      5 stars
      We are addicted to smoked paprika.. and who doesn't love cheese? So happy to find your recipe!

      Reply
      • valentina

        January 20, 2019 at 11:41 am

        Me too! I always have to have smoked paprika on hand. Thanks! 🙂

        Reply
    43. angiesrecipes

      January 27, 2020 at 7:23 pm

      So flavourful and golden brown crunchy...these are some 5-star French fries!!

      Reply
      • valentina

        January 28, 2020 at 11:22 am

        Thank you, Angie! Hope you give them a try and enjoy! 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    44. Jeff the Chef

      January 28, 2020 at 8:16 pm

      These fries look great, sound great (I love chipotle), and I love that they're baked!

      Reply
      • valentina

        January 29, 2020 at 7:59 am

        Thanks, Jeff. Hope you give them a go. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    45. David @ Spiced

      January 29, 2020 at 4:32 am

      5 stars
      Oh man, I love baked french fries! I actually make something similar to this using sweet potatoes...holy cow those are delicious. I've always used dry spices though. Now you've got me intrigued with the adobo sauce. What a fun idea! And as you said...no sauce needed here. Looks delicious, Valentina!

      Reply
      • valentina

        January 29, 2020 at 8:00 am

        Thanks so much, David. I checked out your sweet potato fries and they also sound fabulous! Must try those, too. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    46. 2pots2cook

      January 29, 2020 at 6:31 am

      5 stars
      Ticks all the boxes at our house dear 🙂

      Reply
      • valentina

        January 29, 2020 at 8:00 am

        Makes me happy. Thank you! 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    47. David Scott Allen

      January 30, 2020 at 4:55 pm

      What great flavor - so glad you reposted! I wonder how many other oldies you have on the blog... I should investigate! These fries have so many of my favorite flavors...

      Reply
    48. Dawn - Girl Heart Food

      February 04, 2020 at 3:29 pm

      5 stars
      Love chipotle, love parmesan and adore fries so these are basically made for me 😉 I could legit make a meal out of just these fries! Wishing I had a bunch right now to snack on! They look addictive, Valentina!

      Reply
      • valentina

        February 06, 2020 at 4:58 pm

        Yep, a bit addictive. Not a bad vice if you ask me. 😉 Thanks for checking them out. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    49. GINA RUBEN

      April 09, 2021 at 5:37 pm

      If I just want the parmesan and no heat do you recommend I add the lemon juice and the paprika? These look amazing as is, I'm just married to a scardy-cat.

      Reply
      • valentina

        April 09, 2021 at 9:04 pm

        Hi Gina. Thanks for writing in. Yes, I would still add the lemon and paprika. Enjoy and I hope your husband loves them! 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply

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