Togarashi Fries (Japanese Shichimi Spice Fries)
Crispy oven-baked togarashi fries tossed in Japanese shichimi spice. Spicy, crunchy, and perfect with dips, burgers, or a cold beer.
Servings: 2
Calories: 297kcal
Ingredients
- 600 g medium white potatoes
- 1 tablespoon sunflower oil (or another neutral oil)
- 1 teaspoon shichimi togarashi
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C fan / 220°C conventional (425°F).
- Peel the potatoes and wash off any dirt, then slice into even fries about 1.5–2 cm thick (around ½–¾ inch).
- Toss the fries with oil in a baking tray, spreading them out in a single layer.
- Roast for 15 minutes, then turn the fries for even cooking.
- Roast for another 5–7 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Transfer to a bowl, sprinkle with salt and shichimi togarashi, then toss well to coat.
- Serve hot with your favourite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Serve with dips like vegan kewpie mayo, tonkatsu sauce, wasabi mayo, or tonkatsu mayo.
- Pair with mains such as our tofu katsu burger or enjoy alongside our one of our vegan sushi rolls recipe. For drinks, see our guide to the best Japanese beers.
- For best results, slice the fries evenly and season while hot so the shichimi togarashi sticks well.
- If you need a sesame-free option, use ichimi togarashi (red chili powder).
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serve | Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 1283mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 307IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 3mg
