Honey Sriracha Casserole Fries (Print)
Crispy fries baked in honey Sriracha sauce, finished with melty cheese and fresh scallions. Bold, sharable flavor.
# Components:
→ Fries
01 - 2 pounds frozen or fresh French fries
→ Sauce
02 - 3 tablespoons honey
03 - 3 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
06 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
07 - 1 garlic clove, minced
→ Toppings
08 - 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
10 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
12 - 1 small red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Arrange French fries in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake according to package directions or until golden and crisp, about 25 to 30 minutes.
03 - Combine honey, Sriracha sauce, melted butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and minced garlic in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until smooth and heated through, for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
04 - Transfer baked fries into a large ovenproof casserole dish. Drizzle prepared honey Sriracha sauce over fries and gently toss to coat evenly.
05 - Scatter shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese uniformly over the sauced fries.
06 - Return the casserole dish to the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven and top with scallions, cilantro, and red chili if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Quick and easy to prepare for gatherings.
- Dazzling mix of textures and spicy-sweet flavors.
02 -
- Check if your fries and soy sauce are gluten-free to accommodate dietary needs.
- The dish is vegetarian if using vegetarian cheese, but adding bacon or chicken makes it non-vegetarian.
03 -
- Double-fry your fries for an extra crispy base before saucing.
- Try swapping mozzarella for pepper jack to intensify the spice.