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Easy masala fries recipe

Published June 23, 2022 | Updated August 23, 2022 | By Mandy & Jane

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These crispy spicy fries are insanely good! If you like Indian food, then you’re in for a real treat! Perfectly spiced with a bit of a heat kick, you really need masala fries in your life! Perfect to snack on and SO easy to make!

Masala fries, ready to eat with chilli sauce.

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Why you’ll love these Indian style masala fries

  • Not only do they taste insanely good, but they are also SO easy to make!
  • If you love Indian food, then you’ve GOT to give these a try!
  • They are perfect as a side dish, appetizer, snack, or a fakeaway!
  • All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian and vegan.

What ingredients do I need?

You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below.

Ingredients needed, cornstarch, salt, olive oil, fries, garam masala, chilli powder, lemon. turneric, chaat masala, and garlic powder.

You don’t always want to snack on traditional French fries, sometimes you crave spice, you crave flavor, and you need it to be simple – sound familiar? You’re going to love our masala fries!

What do I serve masala fries with?

We love nothing better than dipping masala fries in a delicious bowl of cucumber raita or even sour cream and chives.

Dip them in your favorite dipping sauces, they are perfect dipped in chili sauce!

But also great dipped in sriracha aioli or chipotle aioli.

But these spicy fries are perfect with a veggie burger or Indian street burger.

If you’ve got leftovers, then make them into a magnificent lunch for the next day and make them into a naanwich, just like our chili potato naanwich.

What is masala?

There is no set recipe for masala.

Masala is a blend of different spices that can either be in powder form or as a paste.

We’ve used two different blends of masala in our masala chips recipe.

Garam masala is a blend of cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, coriander, black pepper, and cloves.

And we’ve used chaat masala, which is a different spice blend usually made of spices including cumin, coriander, red chili powder, amchoor, and asafoetida.

Can I use frozen French fries?

Yes, you can.

Frozen fries (or frozen chips) make great masala fries.

Just follow the packet cooking instructions.

Are French fries chips?

Depending on where you are in the world, you may well call fries chips.

If you are from the UK, you’ll be calling this a masala chips recipe!

How do I store leftover fries?

Store leftover masala fries can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

If you haven’t used frozen fries to make them, then they can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Recipe notes and expert tips

  • Make it yourself
    Quickly make your own garam masala.
  • Spice it up
    If you like your fries hot, then add more chili powder.
  • Storage
    Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days, freeze for 3 months but do NOT refreeze if you’ve used frozen fries, they don’t refreeze well.
Homemade masala chips on a plate with chilli sauce to dip them in.

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If you love our masala French fries, then why not check out these delicious fries recipes?

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How to make masala fries with step by step instructions

Making homemade masala fries is easy if you follow our simple instructions.

Preheat your oven to 400F/205C.

If you are making homemade French fries

Cut your potatoes into long fries, approximately 1 1/2 inches thick.

Submerge them in water for a minimum of 10 minutes, but the longer the better to remove excess starch.

Then, drain the fries and pat them dry, using a kitchen towel.

If using frozen French fries

You can cook your frozen French fries (or frozen chips) from frozen.

Please see the manufactures instructions for cooking times.

Making the masala fries (masala chips)

Add your fries to a large mixing bowl.

Then add olive oil (or vegetable oil), cornstarch (corn flour), chilli powder, garam masala, chaat masala, ground turmeric, garlic powder, lemon juice, and kosher salt.

Toss the frozen oven chips in the masala blend.
Place your fries in a mixing bowl and toss them in all the ingredients.
Lay the oven chunky chips on a baking tray.
Place them in the oven and cook until crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Toss to coat evenly and place them on a baking sheet or baking tray in a single layer.

Place the masala chips in the oven and cook for approximately 40 minutes.

When they are ready, they should be deliciously crispy fries!

Serve immediately and enjoy!

A tasty dish of masala fries with chilli sauce.

We hope you enjoy making and eating our masala fries recipe and would love to hear how you got on with making them.

Please leave a comment below and feel free to ask any questions you may have.

Delicious masala fries on a plate with chili sauce.
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Easy masala fries recipe

Insanely good masala fries! Spicy Indian style fries with a spice kick, that are SO easy to make & perfect to snack on, save money & make your own! If you like Indian food, then this is the recipe for you, the perfect blend of spices makes these fries so tasty! You'll never order them from a takeaway again!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time45 mins
Servings4
Calories184
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, snack
Cuisine: American, Indian
Author: Mandy Applegate | Splash of Taste
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Ingredients

  • 2 medium Russet potatoes washed and dried or frozen fries
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 4 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • ¼ tsp Garam masala
  • ¼ tsp Chaat masala
  • ¼ tsp Ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 2 tsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
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Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F/205°C

If you are making homemade French fries

  • Cut your potatoes into long fries, approximately ½" thick, then place them in a mixing bowl and soak for a minimum of 10 minutes
    2 medium Russet potatoes
  • Drain your fries and pat them dry. Add them to a dry mixing bowl, add oil, cornstarch, chili powder, garam masala, chaat masala, ground turmeric, garlic powder, lemon juice, and kosher salt, and toss until the fries are evenly coated. Lay the fries on a baking tray in a single layer
    2 tbsp Olive oil, 4 tbsp Cornstarch, 1 tsp Chili powder, ¼ tsp Garam masala, ¼ tsp Chaat masala, ¼ tsp Ground turmeric, 1 tsp Garlic powder, 2 tsp Lemon juice, 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • Cook for approximately 40 minutes until the fries are crispy, remove from the oven, serve immediately and enjoy!

If using frozen French fries

  • You can cook your frozen French fries (or frozen chips) from frozen. Please see the manufactures instructions for cooking times
    2 medium Russet potatoes
  • Then add olive oil (or vegetable oil), cornstarch (corn flour), chili powder, garam masala, chaat masala, ground turmeric, garlic powder, lemon juice, and kosher salt. Place your fries in a mixing bowl and toss them in all the ingredients
    2 tbsp Olive oil, 4 tbsp Cornstarch, 1 tsp Chili powder, ¼ tsp Garam masala, ¼ tsp Chaat masala, ¼ tsp Ground turmeric, 1 tsp Garlic powder, 2 tsp Lemon juice, 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • Lay the fries on a baking tray in a single layer. Place them in the oven and cook until crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, approximately 40 minutes. When they are ready, they should be deliciously crispy fries

Notes

Make it yourself
 Quickly make your own garam masala
Spice it up
 If you like your fries hot, then add more chili powder
Storage
 Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days, freeze for 3 months but do NOT refreeze if you’ve used frozen fries, they don’t refreeze well

Nutrition

Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 605mg | Potassium: 469mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 152IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.

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  1. Cindy says

    June 23, 2022 at 10:20 pm

    5 stars
    These were so tasty! And I love that I can use frozen fries too! Thanks for a great recipe.

    Reply
    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      June 24, 2022 at 7:56 am

      We’re so pleased that you enjoyed them! Yes, frozen fries make them SO easy!

  2. Alex Bala says

    June 24, 2022 at 3:57 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe and so flavorful. Loving the spices on these fries!

    Reply
  3. Claire says

    June 27, 2022 at 9:02 am

    5 stars
    These were quite delicious.
    I made them to go with some curry pork chops and everyone loved them!
    Really tasty and easy to make

    Reply
  4. Allyssa says

    June 27, 2022 at 11:07 am

    5 stars
    This tasted so amazing! Thanks a lot for sharing this super easy to make recipe! Fam really loves it! Will surely have this again! Highly recommended!

    Reply
  5. Jennifer says

    June 27, 2022 at 1:42 pm

    5 stars
    The flavor on these is incredible! Who needs ketchup – just season the fries and let me at them! Yum!

    Reply
  6. Shelby says

    June 27, 2022 at 2:51 pm

    5 stars
    Love the flavor combo on these! Wasn’t sure kids would enjoy it but they devoured them!

    Reply
  7. Kate says

    June 27, 2022 at 2:57 pm

    5 stars
    These were delicious! I served them with Tzatziki sauce for dipping and as a side with impossible butgers and they were a big hit!

    Reply
    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      July 5, 2022 at 5:39 am

      We’re so pleased you enjoyed them!

  8. Kris says

    June 27, 2022 at 10:01 pm

    5 stars
    The spice mix here was spot on! Super yummy! Can’t wait to make again. Thank you. 🙂

    Reply
    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      July 8, 2022 at 8:17 am

      We’re so pleased that you enjoyed it!

  9. Donna says

    June 27, 2022 at 11:22 pm

    5 stars
    These were great for chips with a twist! Love the extra flavor from the spices! Will be having these with our next Indian curry for dipping 🙂

    Reply
  10. Rupali says

    June 28, 2022 at 1:34 am

    5 stars
    These are so delicious and addictive! I love that I can use frozen fries.

    Reply
  11. Sachi says

    June 28, 2022 at 4:37 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe! Masala makes everything better 😀

    Reply

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