Hot Fries Recipe
house spice blend, ghost pepper aioli
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Ingredients
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House Spice Blend
Fries
Ghost Pepper Aioli
Method
House Spice Blend Preparation
- 1
Mix the Spices
In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
Fries Preparation
- 2
Prepare the Potatoes
Wash and peel the russet potatoes. Cut them into thin strips to resemble fries.
- 3
Soak the Fries
Soak the cut fries in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch. This helps achieve crispy fries.
- 4
Dry the Fries
After soaking, drain the fries and pat them dry with paper towels to remove moisture.
- 5
- 6
Season the Fries
Once fried, remove the fries from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. While still hot, sprinkle the house spice blend generously over the fries.
Ghost Pepper Aioli Preparation
- 7
Mix the Aioli
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, ghost pepper sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt. Stir until well mixed and creamy.
