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. 
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!
Oh, these are very bad boys! GREG
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.
Thanks, Jana. Yes, doesn’t get much better than sweet n’ smoky! 😉
How did you know I like french fries so much? These look amazing!
just a feeling 😉 thanks, Diane!
Superb – a good ‘Stumble’. Thanks for sharing.
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!!!!
Love the sound of these fries. Anything with chipotle is a win in my book 🙂
Thanks, Marla! 🙂
These look and sound amazing, Pinning these because I must try them!
oh these look so good!! I love fries with great flavors like this!
Oh I so need to try these! They look delicious. And that nutella pie sounds to die for, can’t wait!
Parmesan on french fries? now this I gotta try!
These sound fab
Really tamping and mouthwatering ..loving it!!
I love french fries and these sound totally delicious!
I absolutely adore french fries. Any kind of french fries. And these look truly amazing!
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
Colleen, I think they’d be delicious with your avocado dip! Yum! 🙂
YUMMY! I can’t wait to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
These look delicious!! I wonder how tasty they would be if we used sweet potatoes…?
Sweet potatoes would be super delicious. Cooking time would likely be less. . . just check them often. YUM!
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.
Yay — so happy you enjoyed them! 🙂
These look amazing! Are their any substitutions for any of the ingredients?!
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!
Hi Valentina! I was using Stumble upon and it took me to this page. Fantastic! Love the recipe!
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
I just can’t believe how good these look!
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
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!
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
YES! A new twist to the classic fries. Im looking forward to making these. Great idea!
Thanks, Sarah! Hope you try them! 🙂
looks yummy
These look amazing! I had to stumble these and let everyone else know about them!
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.
Oh, these look yummy! Must make for football watching. And I loved that you baked them!
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.
I made these and they didn’t come out as good as your picture, but still very tasty!
Homemade fries are the best. I’ve never tried Raita sauce…I’m intrigued.
Homemade fries are delicious. These sound perfectly spicy. Would it be wrong to still dip them in ketchup?
This was a great idea! I made mine with shredded Mexican cheese and I loved it!
Can’t wait to try these..look delicious. I am so glad I stumpled upon your site.
thanks, Winnie. Hope you like them! 🙂
There is no other fry on this planet that even comes close to these! They are absolutely the BEST!
Thank you, Donna! I LOVE this comment! 😀
Well, no wonder I’m the 48th comment! People know a good thing when they see it! So tempting!!