Baked French Fries With Chile Peppers Cilantro Recipe

Ingredients for Baked French Fries With Chile Peppers Cilantro

• Russet Potatoes
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1-2 teaspoons kosher salt (to taste)
• Garlic Cloves
• Red Jalapeno Chile
• Fresh Cilantro
• Salt
• Greek Yogurt
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
• Fresh Lime Juice

How to Make Baked French Fries With Chile Peppers Cilantro

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Wash and peel 2 lbs russet potatoes. Cut potatoes lengthwise into 1/3-inch thick slices, then cut each slice into 1/3-inch thick strips.
3. Thoroughly dry the potato strips with paper towels. This is crucial for crispy fries!
4. In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with 3 tablespoons olive oil and 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
5. Divide the potatoes evenly between two baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Spread into a single layer to ensure even cooking.
6. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip the fries and rotate the baking sheets. Continue baking for another 20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, flipping and rotating halfway through.
7. While the fries bake, prepare the chile pepper topping. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat.
8. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 1-2 jalapeños, finely minced (adjust to your spice preference), and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
9. Once the fries are cooked, transfer them to a large bowl. Add the garlic-jalapeño mixture, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, and toss gently to combine.
10. Season with additional salt to taste.
11. For the Chipotle-Lime Yogurt Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (finely minced), 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, and 2 tablespoons lime juice. Stir well to combine.
12. Serve the fries immediately with the chipotle-lime yogurt sauce for dipping.