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Air Fryer Chaat Masala Fries

Published: Mar 11, 2022 · Modified: Mar 24, 2022 by Sunena Anand · This post contains affiliate links. I make a commission from sales. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. · 1 Comment

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These air fryer chaat masala fries jazz up regular store-bought frozen french fries with a spicy and savoury flavour dusting. The result is perfectly crisp french fries that are far from boring. They come together in under 15 minutes, and are the perfect side to homemade sliders, or even chicken tikka and chicken kathi rolls!

Masala fries on a sheet pan, with mint chutney on the side.
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Why This Recipe Works

There is a good chance that most of us have a bag of french fries laying around in our freezers. I am not so ashamed to admit that they are always on my grocery list because I get so lazy when it comes to dinner sometimes. Chicken tenders and fries tend to do the trick.

You'll love this recipe because it is simple, fuss-free, and more importantly is pantry-staple friendly. This recipe is adaptable to homemade french fries or potato wedges too! Once you get the spice dust down, you can put it on anything! If you love Indian-style potato snacks, aloo tikki chaat is a must try!

Ingredients

Ingredients to make masala fries, labelled on a sheet tray.
  • Frozen shoestring fries: I prefer to use this variety of fries, as they crisp up really well in the air fryer, while still maintaining a light fluffy interior.
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Chaat masala: Chaat masala is a blend of spices, including mango powder, black salt and dried pomegranate. It adds a tangy flavour to the spice dust.
  • Red chili powder
  • Sea salt

A full list of ingredients with measurements is located on the recipe card, below.

Instructions

START WITH...

Collecting all your ingredients - This will make cooking so much easier. Gather all the spices you will need, and keep them nearby. 

step by step instructions to make masala fries.

Add the french fries to an air fryer basket. Spray with cooking spray, and air fry for 7-10 minutes at 390°F.

Add the cooked french fries to a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with the spices, and toss well.

Serve with your favourite dipping sauce, or yogurt & mint chutney.

Expert Tip

Shake your fries as they cook to get them evenly crispy and brown.

Season the fries while they are hot! This will ensure that the spices stick to the exterior of the fries.

Substitutions

  • Shoestring fries: Feel free to use any fry cut that you prefer. This will work well with wedges, or steak-cut fries.
  • Red chili powder: For a milder spin, you can use smoked or sweet paprika.

Equipment

This is what I used to make this recipe - Please be mindful that different equipment and cooking utensils may yield varying results. Most of my favourite equipment can be found on my storefront.

  • Mixing bowl
  • Air fryer

Storage

Store these fries in an airtight container in the fridge, for 3-4 days. To reheat, cover place in the air fryer covered in foil, to avoid the fries from drying out and getting overly crispy.

Because these fries take such little time to cook, I recommend making them fresh!

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Air Fryer Chaat Masala Fries

These air fryer chaat masala fries jazz up regular store-bought frozen french fries with a spicy and savoury flavour dusting. The result is perfectly crisp french fries that are far from boring. They come together in under 15 minutes!
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Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Estimated Calories: 192kcal
Author: Sunena Anand

Ingredients

  • 10 oz Shoestring French Fries
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Chaat masala
  • 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Sea salt

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Air Fryer

Instructions

  • Add the french fries to an air fryer basket. Spray with cooking spray, and air fry for 7-10 minutes at 390°F. Shake the fries while cooking to ensure they get evenly crispy.
    10 oz Shoestring French Fries
  • Add the cooked french fries to a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with the spices, and toss well. Season the fries while they are hot for best results.
    1 teaspoon Garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Onion powder, 1 teaspoon Chaat masala, 1 teaspoon Red chili powder, 1 teaspoon Sea salt

Estimated Nutrition

Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 938mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
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  1. Superna

    March 21, 2022 at 6:14 pm

    5 stars
    I made these, talk about easy and convenient!

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