Chili Lime Garlic Fries
From Ryan and Adam: “While we don’t really follow baseball, we love going to the occasional Dodger game. Honestly, we mostly look forward to the concessions, even though buying a single beer is equivalent to putting a down payment on a house. There’s a magical feeling inside that historic ballpark, especially on a warm summer night, with a bag of peanuts on your lap alongside a veggie Dodger Dog and, of course, an order of their famously addictive garlic fries. No game is complete without them, and our spicy version of that sporty side was inspired by those crispy potatoes smothered in sautéed garlic found at almost every food stand in the stadium. They are the perfect pairing for a Meatless Western Bacon Cheeseburger (page 106) and a grand slam snack for your next movie night.” – Husbands That Cook
Ingredients
For the Potatoes
· 1 ½ lbs. Yukon Gold Potatoes
· 1 ½ quarts neutral vegetable oil such as canola or peanut (use more or less as needed)
· ½ to ¾ tsp salt
For the Garlic
· 3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
· 5 large garlic cloves finely chopped
· 1 serrano pepper finely chopped (seeds removed for mind, or left in for spicy)
· 4 TBSP finely chopped Italian parsley
· 2 TBSP freshly squeezed lime juice plus more to taste
· Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
To make the potatoes
1. Wash and dry the potatoes, then slice into ¼-inch sticks. Transfer them to a wide and deep saucepan, and add enough oil to cover them completely. Turn heat to high and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Cook for 15 minutes without stirring, and at the 20-minute mark, stir slightly, gently scraping any that have stuck to the bottom.
2. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes more, stirring only if needed, until the desired level of color and crispness is reached. Place a baking sheet next to the pan, and line it with paper towels. Remove the fries with a spider strainer and place them on the prepared sheet, and immediately sprinkle with salt, tossing gently to combine. Taste for salt and add more if needed.
To Make the Garlic and Serve
1. Place the olive oil, garlic, and chopped pepper in a small skillet, toss to combine, and place over medium heat. As soon as the garlic begins to sizzle, turn off the heat and add the parsley and lime juice, stirring to combine. Pour over the hot fries and toss to coat them evenly. Serve immediately with lime wedges and enjoy!