Traeger Fries with Chipotle Ketchup

Grilling French Fries is not only healthier than frying them in oil, but it gives them a great, crispy texture, and infuses them with savory wood-smoke flavor that you just can’t get from an oven. We’ve paired these scrumptious, thick cut potatoes with spicy chipotle ketchup for dipping and topped them with Traeger Beef Rub for a bold pop of cracked pepper and a hint of zesty citrus.

TRAEGER FRIES WITH CHIPOTLE KETCHUP

DIFFICULTY: 1/5
PREP TIME: 20 minutes
COOK TIME: 10-12 minutes
RECOMMENDED PELLETS: Oak, Alder

INGREDIENTS

Fries:

5-6 Yukon Gold Potatoes, cut into thick fries
2 Tbsp. Butter, melted
1 Tbsp. Traeger Beef Rub
1/4 cup fresh Flat Leaf Parsley, finely chopped

Chipotle Ketchup:

4 canned Chipotle Chilies in Adobo Sauce
1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1 tsp. Onion Powder
1 tsp. Garlic Powder
1 cup Tomato Ketchup
1 Tbsp. Sugar
1 Tbsp. Cumin
1 Tbsp. Chili Powder
Juice from 1 Lime

METHOD

• Chop the chipotle peppers, then combine them with the remaining chipotle ketchup ingredients in a mixing bowl. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to marry (making it one day ahead of time is even better if you can swing it).
• When ready to cook, start your Traeger on Smoke with the lid open until the fire is established (4-5 minutes). Set the temperature to High (450°F) and preheat, lid closed (10-15 minutes).
• Place the potatoes in a bowl, drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle with Beef Rub, toss to coat.
• Lay the fries on a Traeger Grilling Basket or a baking sheet and Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the fries reach your desired level of crispiness
• Remove the fries from the grill, place in a bowl, and toss with parsley. Enjoy by the handful with plenty of chipotle ketchup for dipping!

PRINTABLE RECIPE:

Traeger Fries.pdf (45.27 kb)