Piri Piri Loaded Fries: Recipe

Serves: 4

Making Time: 30 Minutes

Ingredients:

  • 750g Frozen skin-on fries (or hand-cut potatoes)
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp Cornish Sea Salt
  • ½ tsp Smoked paprika (optional)
  • 2 Chicken breasts, diced or 225g halloumi cheese (veggie option)
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp MRC Piri Piri Glaze
  • 1 tbsp Water
  • 100g Grated cheddar cheese
  • 50g Grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1 Red onion, finely sliced
  • 1 Red chilli, finely sliced (optional)
  • 1 Spring onion, chopped
  • Fresh coriander, chopped (optional)
  • 2 tbsp Stokes Real Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha (or more MRC Piri Piri Glaze mixed with mayo for extra spice)
  • ½ Lime, for squeezing

Method:

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan/gas mark 6)
  2. Toss the frozen fries with vegetable oil, salt, and smoked paprika (if using)
  3. Next, spread the fries evenly on a baking tray and cook for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crispy
  4. In a bowl, mix the diced chicken or chunks of halloumi with MRC Piri Piri Glaze and 1 tbsp water. Let it marinate for 5 minutes
  5. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan over medium heat, add the marinated chicken/halloumi, and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and slightly caramelised
  6. Once the fries are crispy, transfer them to an ovenproof dish and sprinkle over the cheddar and mozzarella cheese before returning to the oven for a few minutes to allow the cheese to melt
  7. Top with the cooked Piri Piri chicken, red onion, red chilli, and spring onion
  8. Mix the mayonnaise and sriracha together and drizzle over the loaded fries
  9. Sprinkle with fresh coriander and finish with a squeeze of lime juice
  10. Serve immediately and enjoy your spicy Piri Piri Loaded Fries!
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