Appetizer for 4

Mexican Red Fries

Name: Mexican Red Fries
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: oil (optional); 3 tbsp adobo red chile paste; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 tsp kosher salt; 4 small russet potatoes

Crisp russet potato fries are roasted, then coated with a sweet, tangy adobo chile mixture.

Typical price

$1.79for 4 servings

$0.45 per serving$1.79 for 4

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45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical	0.75	$0.45Typical price
Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical	1 oz	$0.04Typical price
Potatoes$0.99/lb typical	1.3 lb	$1.30Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$1.79

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

oil (optional)
3 tbsp adobo red chile paste
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tsp kosher salt
4 small russet potatoes

Steps

Heat the oven to 425 F and line a large baking sheet with oil if desired.
Cut the potatoes into thin fries and soak them in water for 5 minutes.
Drain and dry the potatoes, then spread them on the baking sheet with 1 teaspoon salt.
Roast the fries for 30 minutes, turning them halfway through.
Stir the adobo paste, brown sugar, lime juice, and remaining salt in a small bowl.
Toss the hot fries with the chile mixture and serve.