Assassin’s-Style Spicy French Fries

Name: Assassin’s-Style Spicy French Fries
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian, American
Ingredients: 0.25 tsp Black Pepper; 0.25 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 16 oz Crinkle-Cut Fries; 1 tsp Fresh Parsley; 3 whole Garlic; 0.5 tsp Granulated Garlic; 0.25 cup Olive Oil; 2 oz Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese; 1.5 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 0.13 tsp Salt; 3 tbsp Tomato Paste

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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

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.