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 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.
And this French fry recipe is so flavorful that you don't need to dip them in anything!
Key Ingredients
- Russet potatoes - The high starch content in Russets is part of what makes them crispy after they're cooked, so they're an excellent choice for French fries.
- Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce - Chipotles in Adobo are 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.)
- Parmesan cheese - The Parmesan cheese in this recipe should be grated super finely. This way it sticks to the fries really well. If possible, use Parmigiano Reggiano.
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.
Mix all of the ingredients together, except the potatoes, in a bowl.
Add the potatoes and mix them into the sauce.
Roast in a very hot oven until golden and crispy.
More detailed instructions are below.
Variations
- Mild version. 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.
- Vegan version. Skip the parmesan or you can use nutritional yeast instead.
Making Them Ahead
You can make the chipotle mixture a day ahead, keeping it tightly wrapped in the refrigerator. The potatoes should not be cut, coated and baked until you're getting ready to serve them, as they're at their best right out of the oven.
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I suggest you make a double batch of these fries, as there never seem to be enough.
Enjoy!
Chipotle Parmesan French Fry Recipe
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.
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Dikla Marshall
Hi Valentina! I was using Stumble upon and it took me to this page. Fantastic! Love the recipe!
valentina
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
Micah
These look amazing! Are their any substitutions for any of the ingredients?!
valentina
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!
Christ06
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.
valentina
Yay -- so happy you enjoyed them! 🙂
JayB
These look delicious!! I wonder how tasty they would be if we used sweet potatoes...?
valentina
Sweet potatoes would be super delicious. Cooking time would likely be less. . . just check them often. YUM!
Kel
YUMMY! I can't wait to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Lana @ Never Enough Thyme
I absolutely adore french fries. Any kind of french fries. And these look truly amazing!
colleen
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
valentina
Colleen, I think they'd be delicious with your avocado dip! Yum! 🙂
Dan
I love french fries and these sound totally delicious!
Archet
Really tamping and mouthwatering ..loving it!!
Shapewear
Parmesan on french fries? now this I gotta try!