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Crispy potato fries glazed with sweet chilli sauce and topped with sesame seeds and green onions.
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5 from 3 votes

Honey Chilli Potatoes

Crispy potato fries tossed in a sticky, sweet, and spicy honey chilli sauce turn Chilli Potato into a flavorful appetizer, finished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 Servings
Author: Mariam Ezzeddine

Ingredients

For the Potatoes

  • 4 medium russet potatoes
  • 4 cups water + 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • oil for deep frying

For the Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
  • 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoons red chili paste or sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons green onion chopped
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Instructions

Prepare the Potatoes

  • Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut them into French fry-shaped pieces and place them in water to remove excess starch.
  • Bring 4 cups of salted water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the potatoes and cook until partially tender but still firm enough to hold their shape. Drain well and transfer them to a wide bowl.
  • Add the cornstarch, salt, and pepper to the potatoes. Toss until evenly coated.
  • Heat the oil in a wok. Carefully add the potatoes in batches and deep-fry until crispy and golden. Set the fried potatoes aside.

Make the Honey Chilli Sauce

  • Heat a medium pan and add the oil, garlic, ginger, and crushed red chilli flakes. Sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add the honey, ketchup, soy sauce, red chilli sauce, and rice vinegar to the pan. Stir to combine.
  • Reduce the heat to low and add the water. When the sauce reaches a simmer, add the cornstarch slurry made with 1 teaspoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water. Cook until the sauce thickens.
  • Add the crispy fried potatoes to the honey chilli sauce and toss until evenly coated.
  • Sprinkle the potatoes with sesame seeds and green onions. Toss to combine and serve while still warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 1061mg | Potassium: 994mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 234IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 3mg