5 from 12 votes
Furikake Fries
Furikake Fries are crispy shoestring fries coated with Japanese furikake seasoning, optionally enhanced with togarashi spice. The fries offer a crunchy texture with umami-rich, savory flavors from the furikake, highlighted by seaweed, sesame, and salt notes. The togarashi adds a hint of heat and complexity, creating a flavorful twist on classic fries.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
295 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine:
Asian, Japanese
Ingredients
- 1 lb shoestring fries frozen
- 1-2 teaspoon Furikake Seasoning or to your taste *see note below, Japanese
- 1 teaspoon Togarashi seasoning optional, Japanese
Instructions
Bake:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C.
- Place the fries on the baking sheet in a single layer and bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes at 350°F/177°C.
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OR Deep fry:
- Deep fry the shoestring fries in peanut or canola oil until golden brown, or according to the package directions.
Season:
- Place the crispy fries into a serving dish and sprinkle the furikake seasoning on top.
- Toss the fries with the furikake seasoning until evenly coated.
- Dust with togarashi powder if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust furikake seasoning amount based on saltiness, starting with 1 teaspoon for store-bought varieties.
- Homemade furikake seasoning allows for using more seasoning to taste.
- Choose peanut or canola oil if deep frying for a neutral flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
295kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Sodium
556mg
(23%)
Potassium
488mg
(10%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 556mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 488mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.