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Crispy fried potato fingers tossed in a flavorful sweet and spicy sauce with onions and bell peppers. A super popular Indo-Chinese snack that's an absolute crowd-pleaser and perfect for any party.
Prepare the Potatoes
Coat the Potatoes
Double Fry for Extra Crispiness
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Crispy fried potato fingers tossed in a flavorful sweet and spicy sauce with onions and bell peppers. A super popular Indo-Chinese snack that's an absolute crowd-pleaser and perfect for any party.
This indo_chinese recipe takes 45 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 421.85 calories per serving with 6.11g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for appetizer or snack.
Prepare the Sauce Base
Assemble the Sauce and Toss
Garnish and Serve Immediately
Add 1-2 tablespoons of honey to the sauce along with the other sauces for a sweeter, stickier glaze.
Toss the coated potatoes with 2 tablespoons of oil and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp. Then toss with the prepared sauce.
Incorporate other stir-fry friendly vegetables like sliced carrots, baby corn, or different colored bell peppers for more texture and nutrition.
To make a gravy version, double the amount of cornflour slurry and add 1/2 to 3/4 cup of water or vegetable broth to the sauce.
Potatoes are a rich source of complex carbohydrates, which provide sustained energy to the body.
Capsicum (bell peppers) are an excellent source of Vitamin C, an antioxidant that supports the immune system and skin health.
Ginger and garlic, used as aromatics in the sauce, are well-known for their digestive properties and can help soothe the stomach.
The key to extra crispy Chilli Potato is the double-frying method. The first fry at a medium temperature cooks the potato through, and the second fry at a high temperature creates a super crispy, golden-brown crust that holds up better in the sauce.
Yes, for a healthier alternative, you can bake or air fry the potatoes. Toss the coated potato fingers in a little oil and bake at 200°C (400°F) or air fry at 190°C (375°F) until golden and crisp, then proceed with the sauce.
Chilli Potato is typically considered an indulgent snack or appetizer because it involves deep-frying and uses various sauces that can be high in sodium and sugar. It's best enjoyed in moderation as a treat.
One serving of this Chilli Potato recipe contains approximately 400-450 calories, primarily from the potatoes, oil used for frying, and sauces.
This recipe is for a 'dry' or 'semi-dry' version, where the sauce lightly coats the crispy potatoes. A 'gravy' version has a much thinner, more liquid sauce, made by adding more water or broth and cornflour slurry. It's often served as a main course with rice or noodles.
Yes, you can easily make it gluten-free. Simply replace the all-purpose flour with rice flour or more cornflour for the coating. Also, ensure you use a gluten-free soy sauce (tamari).