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. 
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I made these Smoky Chipotle Parmesan French Fries on a whim. Turns out it was the best whim ever.
I was craving French fries — not just any French fries, though. I was craving spicy, cheesy fries, that would 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 in the world (right up there with Nutella and mangoes) is Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce. Spicy, smoky, and oh-so-yummy! I tend to add them to all sorts of delicious, savory recipes.
This french fry recipe is so flavorful that you really don’t need to dip them in anything. But if you can’t imagine eating fries without a sauce, they’re fabulous with something cool and refreshing, like Raita.
Raita is an Indian yogurt sauce, usually made with cucumber. My friend Amee of Rabbit Food Rocks makes a Pomegranate-Squash Raita that is so interesting and delicious — it would be lovely with the heat of the fries.
Here are a couple of recipes that were derived specifically from these Smoky Chipotle Parmesan French Fries:
French Fry Frittata with Chipotle Chorizo Sauce
Just imagine all of the flavors of the French fries, mixed into soft eggs with fresh herbs and tomatoes.
Roasted Pepper Potato Soup
Comfort in a bowl. This soup is rich, creamy and has the best garnish in the world: Smoky Chipotle Parmesan French Fries!
Of course I think these two recipes are fun and delicious, but it’s the flavors in the fries that make them what they are.
I suggest you make a double batch, as there never seem to be enough.
So clearly, I think you’ll love these Smoky Chipotle Parmesan French Fries.
Subtly spicy, wonderfully smoky, and crisped to perfection with cheese, these fries are a knock out!
- 3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 1/3 pounds Idaho Russet Potatoes
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the oil with the chipotles, Parmesan, paprika, lemon juice and salt, and set it aside.
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Peel, wash, and dry the potatoes. Then, cut them into french fry-sized pieces, about 1/4-inch sticks. Add the potatoes to the bowl with the chipotle mixture and toss them until they're completely coated.
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Spread the sauced potato sticks on a baking sheet in a single layer, and place them in the preheated oven for approximately 45 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.
Exactly what are chipotle peppers in adobo sauce? Well, 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. And a little goes a long way. It's hot! For less heat, you can just use the sauce and for extra heat be sure you use one of the peppers, and keep a few seeds in there!
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sippitysup says
August 22, 2011 at 4:07 pmOh, these are very bad boys! GREG
Jana @ delectably mine says
August 23, 2011 at 12:52 amThese 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.
valentina says
August 24, 2011 at 4:31 amThanks, Jana. Yes, doesn’t get much better than sweet n’ smoky! 😉
Diane {Created by Diane} says
August 23, 2011 at 9:53 pmHow did you know I like french fries so much? These look amazing!
valentina says
August 24, 2011 at 4:31 amjust a feeling 😉 thanks, Diane!
Martin Lewis says
August 24, 2011 at 5:02 pmSuperb – a good ‘Stumble’. Thanks for sharing.
amee says
August 25, 2011 at 5:35 pmValentina – 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!!!!
Marla [family fresh cooking} says
August 27, 2011 at 11:59 amLove the sound of these fries. Anything with chipotle is a win in my book 🙂
valentina says
August 28, 2011 at 5:10 amThanks, Marla! 🙂
Shelby says
August 28, 2011 at 12:03 pmThese look and sound amazing, Pinning these because I must try them!
megan @ whatmegansmaking says
August 28, 2011 at 12:28 pmoh these look so good!! I love fries with great flavors like this!
nicola says
August 29, 2011 at 9:51 amOh I so need to try these! They look delicious. And that nutella pie sounds to die for, can’t wait!
Shapewear says
August 29, 2011 at 4:08 pmParmesan on french fries? now this I gotta try!
Relaxation Beverage says
August 29, 2011 at 3:38 pmThese sound fab
Archet says
August 30, 2011 at 6:10 amReally tamping and mouthwatering ..loving it!!
Dan says
August 31, 2011 at 12:16 amI love french fries and these sound totally delicious!
Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says
August 31, 2011 at 2:02 pmI absolutely adore french fries. Any kind of french fries. And these look truly amazing!
colleen says
August 31, 2011 at 2:55 pmI 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
valentina says
August 31, 2011 at 6:10 pmColleen, I think they’d be delicious with your avocado dip! Yum! 🙂
Kel says
August 31, 2011 at 3:23 pmYUMMY! I can’t wait to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
JayB says
August 31, 2011 at 10:31 pmThese look delicious!! I wonder how tasty they would be if we used sweet potatoes…?
valentina says
September 1, 2011 at 6:04 amSweet potatoes would be super delicious. Cooking time would likely be less. . . just check them often. YUM!
Christ06 says
September 2, 2011 at 3:37 amMade 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.
valentina says
September 2, 2011 at 6:20 amYay — so happy you enjoyed them! 🙂
Micah says
September 2, 2011 at 10:58 pmThese look amazing! Are their any substitutions for any of the ingredients?!
valentina says
September 3, 2011 at 12:35 amHi 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!
Dikla Marshall says
September 3, 2011 at 2:57 amHi Valentina! I was using Stumble upon and it took me to this page. Fantastic! Love the recipe!
valentina says
September 3, 2011 at 3:29 amHi Dikla! Happy to know I’m being “stumbled!” These are indeed super yummy! By the way, your daughter is the cutest thing ever! 🙂 xo
Relaxation Beverage says
September 3, 2011 at 8:33 amI just can’t believe how good these look!
Jessi @ Quirky Cookery says
September 9, 2011 at 3:01 amI’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
Adam says
September 10, 2011 at 1:23 amJust 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!
Gabriel Vasile @ Cool Finder says
September 14, 2011 at 8:15 amThis looks so delicious… you make me hungry, shame on you 😛
I will ask my girlfriend if she wants to cook me this tonight. Thanks
Sarah @ Bon Vivant Chronicles says
September 19, 2011 at 3:20 amYES! A new twist to the classic fries. Im looking forward to making these. Great idea!
valentina says
September 19, 2011 at 5:22 amThanks, Sarah! Hope you try them! 🙂
serena adkins says
September 28, 2011 at 12:46 pmlooks yummy
Ericka says
October 12, 2011 at 7:02 pmThese look amazing! I had to stumble these and let everyone else know about them!
OneTouch Ultra Mini says
October 14, 2011 at 8:06 pmThis 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.
Trish says
October 17, 2011 at 5:34 pmOh, these look yummy! Must make for football watching. And I loved that you baked them!
monique says
October 20, 2011 at 8:36 pmFrench 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.
Sarah B.V. says
October 26, 2011 at 3:03 amI made these and they didn’t come out as good as your picture, but still very tasty!
carpeseason says
October 28, 2011 at 9:52 pmHomemade fries are the best. I’ve never tried Raita sauce…I’m intrigued.
Lily says
November 8, 2011 at 11:11 pmHomemade fries are delicious. These sound perfectly spicy. Would it be wrong to still dip them in ketchup?
Liz says
January 11, 2012 at 11:36 pmThis was a great idea! I made mine with shredded Mexican cheese and I loved it!
Winnie says
January 20, 2012 at 4:37 pmCan’t wait to try these..look delicious. I am so glad I stumpled upon your site.
valentina says
January 20, 2012 at 5:45 pmthanks, Winnie. Hope you like them! 🙂
Donna says
September 11, 2012 at 8:08 pmThere is no other fry on this planet that even comes close to these! They are absolutely the BEST!
valentina says
September 11, 2012 at 11:05 pmThank you, Donna! I LOVE this comment! 😀
Christina says
April 17, 2014 at 5:26 amWell, no wonder I’m the 48th comment! People know a good thing when they see it! So tempting!!
Juli says
January 17, 2019 at 11:49 amFrench Fries are my absolute favorite! I am drooling over here! Love that they are chipotle fries! I am going to have to try these!
valentina says
January 20, 2019 at 11:40 amThanks! 🙂
Taylor says
January 17, 2019 at 12:03 pmThese look AMAZING! So much flavor!
valentina says
January 20, 2019 at 11:40 amThanks so much! 🙂
Jennifer says
January 17, 2019 at 12:52 pmThese are the BEST FRENCH FRIES!! I make them all the time for my family and they love them! 🙂
valentina says
January 20, 2019 at 11:41 amI LOVE that! Thank you!!!
Kristina says
January 17, 2019 at 1:05 pmDon’t these fries just look so tasty! I bet that chipotle flavor gives it just the right kick!
valentina says
January 20, 2019 at 11:41 amYes, love the kick. Thanks!
Alina | Cooking Journey Blog says
January 17, 2019 at 2:05 pmWe are addicted to smoked paprika.. and who doesn’t love cheese? So happy to find your recipe!
valentina says
January 20, 2019 at 11:41 amMe too! I always have to have smoked paprika on hand. Thanks! 🙂