Description
Crispy oven-baked Togarashi Fries seasoned with a spicy Japanese seven-flavor blend, perfect as a flavorful snack or side dish. These fries are seasoned with shichimi togarashi, baked to golden perfection, and finished with an extra sprinkle of seasoning for a delightful kick.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 3 russet potatoes, peeled
Seasoning & Oil
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 tablespoon shichimi togarashi seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for crispy fries.
- Prepare Potatoes: Cut the ends off the peeled russet potatoes, then slice them into matchstick shapes, ensuring uniform size for even cooking.
- Toss with Seasoning: In a large bowl, toss the cut potatoes with canola oil, half of the shichimi togarashi seasoning, and the kosher salt to evenly coat each fry with flavor and oil.
- Bake the Fries: Spread the potatoes in a single layer on a sheet pan with a rack, or on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes until they become golden brown and crisp.
- Add Final Seasoning: Once baked and slightly cooled, sprinkle the remaining shichimi togarashi seasoning over the fries to enhance the flavor and add an extra spicy kick.
- Serve: Serve the togarashi fries warm, accompanied by spicy mayo or your favorite condiments for dipping.
Notes
- Using a rack allows air to circulate underneath the fries for extra crispiness.
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of shichimi togarashi seasoning according to taste.
- Russet potatoes are ideal for baking due to their starchy content which crisps up well.
- Letting the fries cool slightly before adding the final seasoning helps it stick better and intensifies the flavor.
- Customize your dipping sauces such as spicy mayo, garlic aioli, or soy-based sauces to complement the fries.
