Thai Fries Recipe

Name: Thai Fries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium potatoes; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon peanut butter; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; vegetable oil

Servings: persons

3 medium potatoes
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
vegetable oil

1
Cut washed, unpeeled potatoes into french-fry shaped pieces.
2
Mix together peanut oil, lime juice, fish sauce, peanut butter, salt, pepper, garlic, cayenne, coriander powder, cumin, and onion powder in a large ziplock bag or mixing bowl.
3
Add cut potatoes and mix around, making sure potatoes are evenly coated.
4
Allow to marinate in this mixture for 1 hour.
5
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
6
Line baking sheet with aluminum foil (this makes for easy clean-up later!); pour small amount of vegetable oil on foil and wipe around with paper towel.
7
Spread potatoes in single layer on foil, without potatoes touching, if you can.
8
Bake for 40-45 minutes, turning potatoes once or twice during cooking.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 medium potatoes, 1 tablespoon peanut oil, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, and more.

Yes, Thai Fries falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Thai Fries

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