Fries but make them totally epic! These Tandoori Fries are exploding with hot and tangy flavours - I'll take an extra helping thanks.
Perfect with that mint yogurt sauce you find in Indian restaurants.
Have I mentioned how easy these are too? Because the recipe couldn't be simpler:
- Cook fries,
- Whilst they're cooking, make the tandoori seasoning,
- Toss it through cooked fries,
- Serve!
I call them epic because crunchy potato + punchy seasoning means every bite's a party. I'll be honest, my mouth was watering while prepping them.
I'd like to highlight that there's a different between these and my Indian masala fries. Indian masala fries are made by tossing through a cooked onion, tomato based sauce. Tandoori fries are just seasoned with spice powders - think Nando's peri peri fries (where I actually got the inspiration from)! They stay more crisp this way.
If tandoori flavours tickle your fancy, I'd highly recommend this tandoori mogo and tandoori paneer tikka!
The Recipe & Ingredients Details
Be sure to check out the full recipe and exact ingredient list below in the recipe card.
The recipe is super simple.
Let's start with the fries themselves. I made life easy and simply used frozen French fries. They work really well but if you want to go down the homemade route, I've got options.
Follow the steps for my air fryer triple cooked chips - you'll get the crispiest and most perfect chip - note these are chips and not thin fries. You can also follow my air fryer garlic fries where I make fries from scratch.
Then come back to this recipe and it's onto the next step!
Tandoori Seasoning
As for the seasoning, I do make it at home! It's pretty simple and I've picked the best combination of spice powders that aren't too complicated or difficult to get hold of. I use:
- kashmiri red chilli powder - I highly recommend this rather than normal chilli powder. It's vibrant red without too much heat.
- cumin coriander powder - aka dhana jeeru.
- garam masala - this handy spice mix contains lots of individual ground spices that adds so much depth and a hum of heat.
- chaat masala - needed for the tangy, lip smacking flavour that tandoori is known for.
- amchoor powder - aka raw mango powder and it adds zing! If you don't have it, that's fine, just squeeze a little lemon onto the chips before serving.
- kasuri methi - aka dried fenugreek leaves which also form part of a classic tandoori base
- black pepper - adds sharp heat.
- salt
- optional - sugar. A lot of store bought tandoori masala powders have a little sugar. It doesn't necessarily sweeten but lifts the flavours of the other spices.
You can prepare a jar of this tandoori masala spice mix that's got all the bells and whistles - I make it with whole spices so it's extra aromatic and punchy.
Or, take things even more easy and use store-bought tandoori masala. The quality is at your discretion!
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📖 Recipe
Tandoori Fries
Ingredients
- 750 gram fries frozen
- 1 tablespoon red chilli powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala
- 1 tablespoon amchoor powder
- 1 tablespoon kasoori methi
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar optional
- 1 teaspoon salt
- finely chopped coriander optional for garnishing
Instructions
- Cook the frozen fries based on packet instructions. I used the air fryer at 200℃ / 390℉ for 20 minutes.
- Whilst the fries are cooking, prepare the tandoori masala.
- In a bowl, add red chilli powder, cumin coriander powder, garam masala, chaat masala, amchur powder, kasoori methi, salt and sugar if using. Mix well until combined.
- Sprinkle the seasoning over the cooked fries whilst they are still hot. You might not need to use all of it. Toss well.
- Garnish with coriander leaves if using.
- Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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Hayley Dhanecha says
I love that the seasoning stays dry rather than saucy so the fries stay properly crispy all the way through, and the kashmiri chilli powder gives them the most beautiful deep red colour without blowing your head off with heat.