Texas Fries Recipe

Craving the legendary flavor of Texas fries but watching your waistline? This recipe delivers a lighter, healthier take on Riscky's BBQ's iconic appetizer, big enough to be a satisfying meal! We sauté the onions and peppers instead of deep-frying for fewer calories, and oven-bake fresh-cut potatoes for a crispy, delicious result. Packed with bold pepper flavor and easily customizable, these fries are a flavor explosion that'll have you saying 'quick back in my step!' Serve with ranch for an authentic experience.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 387.4 kcal
Protein 11g
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Ingredients for Texas Fries

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How to Make Texas Fries

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and cut 2 lbs of russet potatoes into your desired fry shape.
  2. Toss potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons black pepper. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  4. While potatoes bake, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 1 cup canned jalapeños, drained (or 1-2 fresh jalapeños, finely chopped). Cook, stirring frequently, for 5-7 minutes until onions are softened.
  6. If using fresh jalapeños, add a dash of vinegar (about 1 teaspoon) to enhance flavor.
  7. Spoon half of the onion and jalapeño mixture onto a serving platter.
  8. Top with half of the baked fries.
  9. Layer with the remaining onion and jalapeño mixture.
  10. Top with remaining fries.
  11. Season generously with salt and a heavy dose of black pepper.
  12. Serve immediately with ranch dressing for dipping.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

55 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

13g

Carbs

20g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Texas Fries?

Texas Fries takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Texas Fries?

Texas Fries has approximately 387.4 calories per serving, with about 11 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates and 22 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Texas Fries?

The key ingredients for Texas Fries are Frozen French Fries, Sweet Onion, Pickled Jalapeno Peppers, Vegetable Oil, Salt, Ground Black Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.

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