Side Dish
Hatch Chile French Fries
4.4 · 26 reviews
These crispy oven-baked fries are taken to a whole new level with Hatch Red Chile Spice Blend and a generous dunk in Hatchup — our Spicy Hatch Red Chile Ketchup. Once you try fries this way, there's no going back.
Everyone loves a good french fry, but around here we like to kick things up a notch. These oven-baked fries come out golden, crispy, and perfectly seasoned with our Hatch Red Chile Spice Blend — and when you pair them with Hatchup, our Spicy Hatch Red Chile Ketchup, they become something you'll crave again and again.
The secret to getting that perfect crisp is a quick boil before baking, and a generous coat of olive oil. A short simmer in vinegared water sets the outside of the potato so it crisps up in the oven instead of steaming, while the inside stays fluffy. It takes a little patience, but trust us — the results are worth every minute.
Want even more Hatch flavor and heat? Add a little of our Hatch Red Chile Powder along with the spice blend before the final bake to deepen that smoky, earthy kick. Whether you're serving these alongside a burger, bringing them to a backyard cookout, or just treating yourself on a lazy afternoon, these fries are guaranteed to impress.
Hatch Chile French Fries
- Prep15 min
- Cook50 min
- Total55 min
- Serves4-6
Ingredients
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F.
- Rinse your potatoes thoroughly, then peel them.
- Slice your potatoes into 1/2-inch sheets, then cut into 1/2-inch thick fries. Make them thinner or thicker depending on your preference.
- Add the apple cider vinegar and a pinch of salt to the boiling water.
- Add the potatoes to the boiling water and cook for 8 minutes.
- Pour the boiled potatoes into a colander and let the steam evaporate.
- Toss the potatoes with olive oil until thoroughly coated.
- Spread the olive oil coated potatoes in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and rotate the fries with a spatula.
- Return the fries to the oven and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes. You should see some light browning — the fries won't be overly crisp yet. If they seem dry, drizzle with a little more olive oil.
- Sprinkle the fries with Hatch Red Chile Spice Blend and toss to coat, then bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes depending on your crispiness preference.
- Remove the fries from the baking sheet and place in a bowl lined with paper towels to absorb any extra oil.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Serve with Hatchup Spicy Hatch Red Chile Ketchup on the side and enjoy!
Made with Hatchup - Spicy Hatch Red Chile Ketchup, grown by our family in the Hatch Valley for five generations.
