These seasoned curly fries are crispy on the outside, fluffy in the middle and packed with flavour, making them a fun alternative to regular chips. They're easy to make with just a handful of ingredients and are perfect as a side dish, snack or even sprinkled over salads for a delicious crunchy topping.
A vegetable spiralizer is a fantastic kitchen gadget, not just for creating vegetable noodles but also for making perfectly shaped curly fries that both kids and adults will love. Because the potatoes are cut so thinly, there's no need to parboil them first. Simply season, bake until golden and crispy, and enjoy. They're delicious served alongside burgers, grilled meats, sandwiches or even with a bowl of soup.
Calories in Seasoned Curly Fries
This recipe serves 2 and is 214 calories per serving.
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Ingredient Notes
To make this recipe you will need the following ingredients:
- Potatoes: Floury potatoes, such as Russets, work best for crispy curly fries, but Maris Piper, King Edward or other similar varieties are also great choices.
- Salt: Brings out the natural flavour of the potatoes and helps season them evenly.
- Paprika: Adds a mild smoky sweetness and gives the fries their delicious colour.
- Cayenne Pepper: Adds a gentle kick of heat. Adjust the amount to suit your taste or leave it out if you prefer a milder seasoning.
- Onion Powder and Garlic Powder: Add plenty of savoury flavour and complement the paprika perfectly.
- Olive Oil Spray: Lightly coats the fries so the seasoning sticks and helps them become beautifully golden and crispy in the oven.
Once you've gathered all the ingredients and prepared them accordingly, you're all set to create this easy and delightful recipe.
See the recipe card for specific quantities and instructions.
Variations and Substitutes
These seasoned curly fries are easy to customise with different seasonings and toppings to suit your taste.
- Try different potatoes: Sweet potatoes are a delicious alternative, but they'll cook a little quicker than regular potatoes.
- Keep the skins on: Leave the potato skins on for extra texture and flavour. Just give them a good scrub first.
- Change the seasoning: Try Cajun seasoning, peri-peri seasoning, taco seasoning, BBQ seasoning or your favourite chip seasoning blend.
- Adjust the heat: Add more or less cayenne pepper depending on how spicy you like your fries, or use chilli powder or chilli flakes instead.
- Add herbs: Sprinkle over dried oregano, thyme, rosemary or Italian seasoning before baking.
- Cheesy finish: Once cooked, top with grated Parmesan, mature cheddar, Pecorino Romano or crumbled feta.
- Garlic lovers: Toss with a little crushed garlic and fresh parsley after baking for garlic curly fries.
- Loaded curly fries: Top with melted cheese, crispy bacon, spring onions and a dollop of light sour cream or Greek yoghurt.
- Try different dips: Serve with ketchup, BBQ sauce, garlic aioli, ranch dressing, burger sauce, spicy mayo or sweet chilli sauce.
- Air Fryer: These curly fries can also be cooked in the air fryer. Just be sure not to overcrowd the basket so they crisp up evenly.
Serving Suggestions
These seasoned curly fries are a fun alternative to regular chips and pair perfectly with all kinds of meals.
- Serve alongside burgers (my ultimate cheeseburger is a great option), hot dogs or sandwiches like these pulled pork sandwiches or sloppy joes.
- Pair with steak, grilled chicken, pork chops or sausages.
- Enjoy with BBQ favourites, such as ribs, pulled pork or grilled kebabs.
- Serve with fish or fish fingers for a healthier take on fish and chips.
- Add to a salad bowl for a delicious crispy topping with a little extra crunch.
- Enjoy with a side of coleslaw.
- Serve alongside chilli con carne
- Pair with your favourite dipping sauces, such as ketchup, BBQ sauce, garlic aioli, ranch dressing, burger sauce, spicy mayo or sweet chilli sauce.
- They're also delicious served with a bowl of soup for dipping, adding a fun twist instead of bread.
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Recipe Card
Seasoned Curly Fries
These seasoned curly fries are golden, crispy and packed with flavour, making a fun and delicious alternative to regular chips.
Ingredients
- 500g (17.5oz) potatoes, peeled
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- ¾ teaspoon of salt
- ½ teaspoon of onion powder
- ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
- pinch of cayenne
- pinch of black pepper
- olive oil spray
Instructions
Oven Method:
- Spiralize potatoes, place in a bowl of water and soak for 30-40 minutes, drain and pat dry.
- Preheat oven to 180c fan, 200c, 400f or gas mark 6
- Add to a bowl with salt, paprika, cumin, onion powder and garlic, spray with olive spray and toss until all coated.
- Spread out on a baking tray lined with parchment paper
- Spray over the top with more olive oil spray
- Place in the oven and bake for 30-40 mins until golden, toss on the tray half way through cooking time.
- Serve with your choice of main/sides
Air Fryer Method:
- Spiralize potatoes, place in a bowl of water and soak for 30-40 minutes, drain and pat dry.
- Add to a bowl with salt, paprika, cumin, onion powder and garlic, spray with olive spray and toss until all coated.
- Add to air fry basket, Spray over the top with more olive oil spray
- Air fry at 190c or 375f for 25-30 minutes, toss in the basket half way through cooking time.
- Serve with your choice of main/sides
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Nutrition Information
Yield
2Serving Size
1 SERVINGAmount Per Serving Calories 214Total Fat 1gSaturated Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gSodium 886mgCarbohydrates 47gFiber 4gSugar 2gProtein 6g
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Jennifer Hinton says
Excellent love the recope cant wait to see more.
Jo says
Do you think these would work in an actifry?
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
I think the actifry would just mash these all up, they are best done in the oven.