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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes » How to Bake Spicy Curly Fries at Home

    LAST UPDATED: November 4, 2022 • FIRST PUBLISHED: February 21, 2019 By Toni Dash 46 Comments

    How to Bake Spicy Curly Fries at Home

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    Spicy Curly Fries

    Curly Fries aren’t just for dining out anymore. This spicy oven baked version is EASY to make at home. Tasty and a healthier option than frying too. 

    Spicy Curly Fries

    French fries, and cut potatoes of most varieties, are very popular in my household.

    I can usually count on a pretty excited reception when they are paired with any main dish recipe.

    We love making roasted potatoes, simple homemade oven fries and Air Fryer Potato Wedges but it’s Spicy Baked Curly Fries that are always a win.

    Diners love them and so do I since they are easy, fun and baked for a healthier end result.

    Jump to:
    • Delicious Oven Baked Fries
    • Recipe Ingredients
    • The Right Spices are the Key!
    • How Do you Curl Potatoes?
    • How to Make it – Step-by-Step
    • The Spiralizer I Use
    • What to Serve with Curly Fries
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    Spiralizer Curly Fries

    Delicious Oven Baked Fries

    Frying isn’t the only way to create a delicious result everyone will love!

    When baking Curly Fries, the potatoes emerge with a nice firm texture, some crunchy bits and are easy to eat with fingers or forks.

    They can be dipped in sauce (homemade ketchup is great or some barbecue sauce), or eaten as is.

    This recipe is fun and easy side dish to make, and the fries are fast to cook!

    Recipe Ingredients

    These homemade fries are a perfect example of how the right combination of wholesome ingredients can create a simple dish that wows!

    Here are the ingredients:

    • Russet Potatoes
    • Olive Oil
    • Spices

    These are probably in your pantry right now!

    Spices for Spicy Baked Curly Fries

    The Right Spices are the Key!

    The first time I made these, I made several batches, playing with the seasonings until I really loved the flavor.

    Smoked hot paprika is a spice I love to use to add both some heat and an smoky, earthy flavor. 

    TIP: If you prefer less spiciness, regular smoked paprika may be substituted.

    Onion powder and garlic powder give a pop of flavor along with kosher salt.

    Large bowl of Spicy Baked Curly Fries

    How Do you Curl Potatoes?

    These curly fries are made using a Spiralizer.

    It’s an inexpensive kitchen tool that is very versatile for making noodles out of vegetables and fruits.

    It’s a great tool to turn regular potatoes into fun curled fries or noodles as in this tasty and healthy soup, Skinny Chicken and Sweet Potato Noodle Soup.

    How do you cut Curly Fries without a Machine?

    The easiest way is to insert a bamboo skewer all the way through a potato vertically (end to end). This allows easier turning of the potato.

    Using a sharp paring knife, insert the knife into the potato on an angle WHILE rotating the skewer with the other hand. 

    This turns the entire potato into one large spiral. This video show more detail.

    If using this method cooking time will need to be adjusted as the spiral will be much larger than spiralized potato fries.

    How to Make it – Step-by-Step

    STEP 1: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

    STEP 2: Line two large baking sheets with sides with parchment paper or foil (with dull side up). Spray with non-stick cooking spray.

    STEP 3: Process the potatoes with a Spiralizer ¼-inch or 5mm blade into a large bowl. Dab dry with paper towels if very moist. Note: the long spirals may be left intact or cut into smaller lengths as desired. (photos 1 and 2)

    Curly Fries process steps collage

    STEP 4: Combine the spices into a small bowl and mix together. (photo 3)

    STEP 5: Drizzle the cut fries with the olive oil and spices; toss with your hands to coat.

    STEP 6: Divide potatoes between the two prepared pans and spread them out to be a single layer only.

    STEP 7: Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, flip the potatoes over and bake an additional 10 minutes (NOTE: check after 5 minutes after flipping them so they do not over brown). If baking both pans at once, switch the pans in the oven (location) after flipping the potatoes. (photo 4)

    Serve hot.

    Spiralizer Spicy Baked Curly Fries with sauces

    The Spiralizer I Use

    I often receive emails about which Spiralizer I use.

    There are many brands of Sprializers and this is the Spiralizer model (3-blade basic) I personally use.

    large white bowl of spicy baked curly fries

    What to Serve with Curly Fries

    They are great on their own but can also be added to other dishes for a full meal.

    My recommendation for a great combination?

    Perfect with a Classic Burger. This Ultimate Burger Grill Guide gives loads of options.

    white bowl of spiralizer spicy baked curly fries with ketchup in ramekin

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    Spicy Curly Fries

    Spiralizer Spicy Baked Curly Fries Recipe

    Making curly fries at home is a cinch with a spiralizer. It takes mere minutes to prepare the potatoes for baking. Baking the fries versus deep frying them allows a healthier option too!
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4 Serves 4 as a large shared appetizer or 4 side servings
    Calories: 154kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 1 pound Russet Potatoes (approximately 2 medium-large potatoes), scrubbed (do not peel)
    • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
    • 1 teaspoon Hot Smoked Paprika
    • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. 
    • Line two large baking sheets with sides with parchment paper or foil (with dull side up). Spray with non-stick cooking spray.
    • Process the potatoes with a spiralizer ¼-inch or 5mm blade into a large mixing bowl. Note: the long spirals may be left intact or cut into smaller lengths as desired
    • Combine the spices into a small bowl and mix together. 
    • Drizzle the potatoes with the olive oil and spices; toss with your hands to coat. 
    • Divide potatoes between the two prepared pans and spread them out to be a single layer only.
    • Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, flip the potatoes over and bake an additional 10 minutes (check after 5 minutes after flipping them so they do not over brown). NOTE: If baking both pans at once, switch the pans in the oven (location) after flipping the potatoes. 
    • Serve hot.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 587mg | Potassium: 484mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 6.4mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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    Originally published January 12, 2017.

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    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Kristyn says

      February 21, 2019 at 10:03 am

      5 stars
      Mmm..these look delicious! I have one child that could eat fries for every meal! I will have to make these for her!

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    2. Katerina @ diethood .com says

      February 21, 2019 at 9:23 am

      5 stars
      These are perfect!! My kids will LOVE them!!

      Reply
    3. lauren kelly says

      February 21, 2019 at 8:45 am

      5 stars
      I absolutely love curly fries! Thanks for an incredible recipe!

      Reply
    4. @ Hip Mama’s Place says

      January 25, 2017 at 9:57 am

      Mama mia those look so yummy! I love curly fries and i know i would love these! I know my husband will devour them lol

      Reply
    5. Amanda Love says

      January 16, 2017 at 11:42 pm

      That’s awesome! I’m sure my kids will have a blast eating this when I make it for them. Having a spiralizer is super fun. This kind of snack is perfect for our movie nights as well. Thanks for the recipe and the awesome idea!

      Reply
      • Caetlin says

        February 22, 2019 at 6:32 am

        5 stars
        Is that some sort of vintage spice grinder? It’s gorgeous! Will definitely be making these asap!

        Reply
        • Toni Dash says

          February 22, 2019 at 8:12 am

          It’s actually a pepper grinder! Though it looks vintage I don’t think it’s that old. I can check with my husband about where it’s from (where he bought it) if you are interested?

    6. Foodie Finds Home says

      January 14, 2017 at 11:14 am

      5 stars
      These are too fun! We love our spiralizer around these parts too! I can’t wait to try this recipe!

      Reply
    7. Dawn McAlexander says

      January 13, 2017 at 6:56 pm

      I just love curly fries. Having a dipping sauce with them makes them that much better. I am on board with these fries. I might have them with my Super Bowl party meal.

      Reply
    8. Kristen Dann says

      January 13, 2017 at 3:15 pm

      I just ordered a spiralizer yesterday. I think this will be the first recipe I do to try it out. Yummy!

      Reply
    9. Melissa says

      January 13, 2017 at 9:36 am

      my kids would go nuts for these! I love that I can make these at home instead of buying them! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe!

      Reply
    10. Tara says

      January 13, 2017 at 9:18 am

      My daughter would absolutely love these. I’ll have to make these for my Super Bowl party. They will be a hit.

      Reply
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