Honey Chilli Potato Fries are a popular Indo-Chinese street food featuring crispy fried potatoes tossed in a spicy, sweet, and tangy sauce. This restaurant-style snack is glossy, addictive, and incredibly easy to make at home. Perfect for parties, game nights, or satisfying sudden savory cravings.
Recipe Overview
- ⏱ Prep Time: 10 minutes
- 🔥 Cook Time: 15 minutes
- ⌛ Total Time: 25 minutes
- 🍽 Course: Snack / Appetizer
- 🌍 Cuisine: Indo-Chinese
No of servings:
Ingredients
- The Fries
- 2 medium potatoes (cut into thin strips)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (maida)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp oil (for air frying)
- The Sauce
- 1 tsp chopped garlic
- 0.5 tsp chopped ginger
- 1 green chilli, sliced
- 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 1 tbsp red chilli sauce
- 1.5 tsp honey
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 0.5 tsp vinegar
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp spring onions (chopped)
Method
- Prep Potatoes: Peel and slice potatoes into thin fries. Soak in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain and pat completely dry with a towel.
- Coat: In a bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, and salt. Toss the dried fries in this mixture until evenly coated.
- Fry: Air fry at 200°C for 12–15 minutes or deep fry in hot oil until golden and crisp.
- Make Sauce: Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan. Sauté garlic, ginger, and green chilli for 1 minute. Add ketchup, chilli sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, and honey. Cook until bubbling.
- Combine: Add the crispy fries to the sauce and toss quickly to coat. Garnish with spring onions and serve immediately.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Dry Well: Ensure potatoes are completely dry before coating to guarantee crispiness.
- Serve Hot: Serve immediately after tossing in sauce, otherwise they will get soggy.
- Sesame Seeds: Sprinkle toasted white sesame seeds on top for a restaurant look.
Nutritional Info (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~220 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fat: 6g
- Protein: 3g
Values are approximate.
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These Honey Chilli Potato Fries are the ultimate comfort food. Whether you use an air fryer or a deep fryer, the result is a sticky, flavorful treat that rivals any takeout. Try this recipe for your next movie night!