This Crispy Masala French Fries is an Indian-style spicy potato french fries recipe that can be easily made at home by mixing thinly cut potatoes with corn starch and a few spices and are deep-fried until crisp. They are great to serve as an appetizer or with cocktails.
Masala fries are a delicious, flavorful, and spicy variation of the classic French fry. They are popular in Indian cuisine and are often available in restaurants, cafes, or fast-food chains.
To make masala fries, You can use freshly cut or frozen french fries. Toss them in a blend of spices and herbs such as garlic powder, chili powder, and chaat masala, and then either deep fry, air fry, or bake them. Serve hot as a side dish or snack with your favorite dipping sauce like tomato ketchup, and mint chutney.
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- Ingredients for Masala Fries
- How to Make Crispy Masala French Fries Recipe
- How to Make Masala Potato Fries in the Oven
- Air Fryer Masala Fries
- What to Serve with Masala French Fries?
- Pro-Tips & Notes
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More Potato Recipes
- More Snack Recipes
- Crispy Masala French Fries Recipe (Potato French Fries)
Ingredients for Masala Fries
- Potatoes: Russet potatoes (Idaho potatoes) work best for the fries, but you can also use Yukon gold potatoes. I have peeled the skin in this recipe, but you can also keep the skin on.
- Cornstarch: is added to make the fries crispier.
- Spices: I used red chili powder, black pepper powder, chaat masala powder, dry mint powder, and salt for seasoning, you may use any of your favorite go-to spices.
How to Make Crispy Masala French Fries Recipe
Peel, wash, and cut the potatoes into French fries. I have used russet potatoes here, which are the best variety for making french fries.
Soak the potato in water and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes (removes excess starch in potatoes). Drain the water well and lightly pat dry.
Mix cornstarch, black pepper, mint powder, chat masala, salt, red chili powder, and lemon juice together.
Sprinkle the spice mix over the potatoes, toss well, and make sure all the fries are covered with spices. Don't add any water.
Heat the oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat. To check if the oil is ready, just put the potato strip in a frying pan. The potato should sizzle.
Fry the fries till they become gold in color all around, turn the fries a few times while frying. Remove masala fries from the oil and place them on a paper towel.
Serve Indian-style Spicy French Fries hot and enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.
How to Make Masala Potato Fries in the Oven
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the seasoned masala fries evenly in a single layer. Bake at 425˚F for 25-30 minutes, tossing occasionally or until crispy and golden.
Air Fryer Masala Fries
Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C). Add the seasoned masala fries to the basket of the air fryer and spread them in a single layer (cook in batches if required).
Air fryer them at 380°F (193°C) for 15-20 minutes or until crispy and golden. Toss the fries halfway through. If your fries are not crispy, then air fry them a bit longer. Cook time will depend on the thickness of your fries.
What to Serve with Masala French Fries?
- Serve Masala French Fries with your favorite dipping sauce like ketchup, mayonnaise, or sriracha mayo. If you don't prefer sides, then eat as it is.
- You can also pair it with a burger or soup to make a meal.
Pro-Tips & Notes
- Cut fries into the same size: This helps to cook evenly and at the same rate.
- Frozen fries: You can also use frozen fries in this recipe.
- Cook in batches: While deep frying or air frying, don't overcrowd the fries, cook in batches if needed.
- Type of Potato: Russet potatoes work best for this recipe. However, you can use other potato varieties, but it will not yield the best results.
- Maximize Crispiness: Make sure to dry your fries with paper towels after soaking them in the water as they help to crisp up the fries.
Frequently Asked Questions
High starch and old potatoes like Russet potatoes are best for French fries. This is because they have less moisture in them. Red-skin potatoes, yellow potatoes, or new potatoes must be avoided.
Soaking peeled and cut fries in cold water helps to remove excess starch, prevents fries from sticking, and makes them crispy.
Leftover fries can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
More Potato Recipes
- Potato Peas Curry
- Aloo Methi
- Potato Masala
- Aloo Gobi (Potato Cauliflower curry)
- Potato Sandwich
- Potato Biryani
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Crispy Masala French Fries Recipe (Potato French Fries)
Ingredients
- 1 large russet potato
- 2 tablespoon corn starch
- ¼ teaspoon dry mint powder (optional)
- ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder
- ¼ teaspoon chat masala powder increase according to your preference
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- salt to taste
- oil to fry
Instructions
- Peel, wash, and cut the potatoes into French fries. I have used russet potatoes here which are the best variety for making french fries.
- Soak the potato in water and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes (removes excess starch in potatoes). Drain the water well and lightly pat dry.
- Mix cornstarch, black pepper, mint powder, chat masala, salt, red chili powder, and lemon juice together.
- Sprinkle the spice mix over potatoes, toss well and make sure all the fries are covered with spices. Don't add any water.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat.
- To check if the oil is ready, just put the potato strip in a frying pan. The potato should sizzle.
- Fry the fries till they become gold in color all around, turn the fries a few times while frying.
- Remove masala fries from oil and place on paper towel.
- Serve hot and enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.
How to Make Masala Potato Fries in the Oven
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the seasoned masala fries evenly in a single layer. Bake at 425˚F for 25-30 minutes, tossing occasionally or until crispy and golden.
Air Fryer Masala Fries
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C). Add the seasoned masala fries to the basket of the air fryer and spread them in a single layer (cook in batches if required).
- Air fryer them at 380°F (193°C) for 15-20 minutes or until crispy and golden. Toss the fries halfway through. If your fries are not crispy then air fry them a bit longer. Cook time will depend on the thickness of your fries.
Notes
Pro-Tips & Notes
- Cut fries into the same size: This helps to cook evenly and at the same rate.
- Cook in batches: While deep frying or air frying, don't overcrowd the fries, cook in batches if needed.
- Type of Potato: Russet potatoes work best for this recipe. However, you can use other potato varieties, but it will not yield the best results.
- Maximize Crispiness: Make sure to dry your fries with paper towels after soaking them in the water as they help to crisp up the fries.
Anonymous says
awsome recipe
bhavana says
thank you
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It was nice to go through your post. Thanks for sharing the recipe here. Keep up the good work.
Bhavana Patil says
Thank you:)
Doug says
What are your thoughts on using lentil flour instead of corn starch? Seems it would have better taste and texter and healthier.
Thanks,
Doug
Bhavana Patil says
Hi Doug, Sorry for the late response.I personally haven't used lentil flour but chickpea flour should work well too.