Smoky Chipotle Parmesan French Fries

Serves 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

3-1/2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

1-1/2 teaspoons sea salt

1-1/3-pound Idaho Russet Potatoes

Preheat the oven to 425 F.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the oil with the chipotles, Parmesan, paprika, lemon juice and salt, and set it aside.

Peel, wash, and dry the potatoes.  Then, cut them into french fry-sized pieces, about 1/4-inch sticks.  Add the potatoes to the bowl with the chipotle mixture and toss them until they’re completely coated.

Spread the sauced potato sticks on a baking sheet in a single layer, and place them in the preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes, or until both sides are golden brown and crispy.  They should be flipped about half way through the cooking process, with a flat-bottomed metal spatula.  Leave them on the baking sheet to cool.

Notes:

Exactly what are chipotle peppers in adobo sauce? Well, they’re smoked jalapeño chiles that are canned in a sauce that typically contains tomato puree, paprika, salt, onions, oil, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves and oregano. And a little goes a long way.  It’s hot!  For less heat, you can just use the sauce and for extra heat be sure you use one of the peppers, and keep a few seeds in there!