Assassin’s-Style Spicy French Fries
Assassin’s-Style Spicy French Fries bring a fiery, garlicky kick to crisp oven-baked potatoes, with tomato paste caramelizing into a deep, umami-rich coating. Flecks of red pepper and cayenne build gentle heat, while Parmigiano-Reggiano adds nutty savor and a touch of richness. Serve as a bold snack or a standout side for burgers, grilled meats, or game-day spreads.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Assassin’s-Style Spicy French Fries, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- 2
Add tomato paste, olive oil, crushed garlic, granulated garlic, red pepper flakes, cayenne, black pepper, and salt to a large mixing bowl, and whisk well to combine.
- 3
Add the fries with your hands, a few at a time; ensure the fries are separated, and do not let any ice fall into the bowl.
- 4
Toss gently with a spatula until all the fries are completely and evenly coated.
- 5
Using a microplane or other very fine grater, grate a light layer of Parmigiano-Reggiano over the fries. Toss with a spatula until evenly mixed in, then repeat for a total of 2 grated cheese additions.
- 6
Transfer the fries to the prepared baking sheet in a single, even layer, spacing them out as evenly as possible. Grate Parmigiano-Reggiano over the top until every fry is covered.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the fries are very well browned, charred in spots, and the edges have crisped, 30 to 35 minutes. Depending on the size and shape of your frozen fries, you may need to bake longer, but start checking at 30 minutes.
- 8
Grate additional Parmigiano-Reggiano over the fries, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
- Calories 395.96 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 8.06 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 38.23 g 14%
- Total Fat 23.26 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 6.44 g High 32%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 11.0 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 497.12 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 1.9 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 2.69 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 262.05 mg Good Source 20%
- Iron 1.22 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 566.36 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 61.69 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 17.75 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Assassin's Style Spicy French Fries is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Crinkle Cut Fries, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 395.96 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Assassin’s-Style Spicy French Fries made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Crinkle-Cut Fries, Fresh Parsley, Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Assassin’s-Style Spicy French Fries?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 395.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Assassin’s-Style Spicy French Fries easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Assassin’s-Style Spicy French Fries healthy?
- Assassin’s-Style Spicy French Fries has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 395.96 calories and 8.06 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 497.12 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.44 g (32% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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