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Furikake Fries

These Furikake Fries are coated in a delicious blend of Japanese seasonings and spices, making your taste buds dance with joy. When Furikake Seasoning is sprinkled over a hot plate of crispy fries, it's a flavor explosion in your mouth that's impossible to resist. The savory, umami flavors of the furikake perfectly complement the crispiness of the fries. They bake in the oven and are easy to make.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 119 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Australian

Ingredients

For Homemade fries
  • 4 large potatoes (see notes 1&2)
  • 2 tablespoon white vinegar (see note 3)
  • ¼ cup oil (see note 4)
If using Frozen Fries
  • 1 lb frozen French fries (see note 2)
Seasoning
  • 3 tablespoon Furikake Seasoning

Instructions

For homemade fries in oven/air fryer (See below for frozen fries)
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  1. Cut the potatoes into thick slices and then cut into even-sized fries.4 large potatoes
  2. Transfer to a large bowl and cover with cold water, add the vinegar and leave to soak for at least 30 minutes, but you can leave them for a couple of hours.2 tbsp white vinegar
OVEN COOKING
  1. Preheat the oven to 375ºF/190°C
  2. Drain and rinse the potatoes, then dry well on a clean tea towel.
  3. Place the potatoes in a dry bowl and pour over the oil.¼ cup / 60 ml oil
  4. Turn the potatoes with your hands until they are all evenly coated.
  5. Place two baking sheets in the oven to heat up.
  6. Remove the trays from the oven and line them with parchment/cooking paper.
  7. Add the potatoes to the baking sheet in a single layer.
  8. Bake the potatoes in the middle to bottom of the oven for 25 minutes. Increase the heat to 425ºF/220ºC and cook for a further 20 minutes.
  9. Remove the potatoes from the oven, tip into a bowl, and sprinkle with the furikake seasoning while they are still hot.3 tbsp furikake seasoning
AIR FRYER COOKING
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 375ºF/190ºC and your oven to 200ºF/90ºC
  2. Drain and rinse the potatoes, then dry well on a clean tea towel.
  3. Place the potatoes in a dry bowl and pour over the oil.¼ cup / 60 ml oil
  4. Turn the potatoes with your hands until they are all evenly coated.
  5. Add the first batch of fries to the bottom of the air fryer basket, making sure not to stack them on top of each other.
  6. Cook for 15 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
  7. Place the cooked fries on a rack on a baking sheet.
  8. Place in the warm oven while you cook the other batches of fries.
  9. Once you are done with all the potatoes, remove them from the oven, tip into a bowl, and sprinkle with the furikake seasoning while they are still hot.3 tbsp furikake seasoning
For Frozen French Fries (See above for homemade fries)
  1. Cook the fries as per the packet instructions.1 lb / 450 g frozen french fries
  2. To make the most of your frozen fries, preheat your oven/air fryer and don't allow the fries to defrost beforehand.
  3. If you can, bake the frozen fries on an oven rack to ensures they cook evenly.
  4. Once cooked, sprinkle with the furikake seasoning and serve.3 tbsp furikake seasoning

Notes

  • Yukon Gold, Russet, Sebago, Red Delight, King Edward or Desiree potatoes are all good for making fries/hot chips.
  • You can make your own fries using the instructions, or for a quicker alternative use frozen French fries.
  • I use white vinegar, but you can use apple cider vinegar instead.
  • I use vegetable oil for making fries but you can sub with olive oil/canola oil/sunflower oil/melted coconut oil.

Nutrition Information

Calories 119kcal (6%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 633mg (26%) Potassium 1mg (0%) Calcium 3mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 119

% Daily Value*

Calories 119kcal 6%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 633mg 26%
Potassium 1mg 0%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.