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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers/Sides » Kimchi Fries

    Kimchi Fries

    Last Modified: January 23, 2023 - Published by: christieathome - Comments: 17 Comments

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    Kimchi Fries. Homemade French fries seasoned with garlic and paprika simply loaded with kimchi with mayo. Simply delicious!

    Vegan Kimchi Fries

    These loaded kimchi fries are such a tasty dish, and they will blow your taste buds away! They serve well as an appetizer, side dish or snack.

    I first learned of these loaded fries when I went to Bahn Mi Boys here in Toronto. I took my first bite and it seriously made my eyes roll to the back of my head as they were so delicious! The hint of sweetness and tanginess from the fermented napa cabbage with creamy spicy mayo over those crispy fries was pure heaven.

    Vegan Kimchi Fries

    Kimchi fries are not a traditional dish served at a Korean restaurant but it's very popular, trendy and a dish you'd find at restaurants that are open to food experimentation or at food trucks. The original kimchi fries comes from Jae Kim, who is the owner of Chi'Lantro. His food truck focuses on serving Korean and Mexican food. His version is more complex but I wanted to share my simplified version of this infamous Asian fusion dish featuring main ingredients: potato and kimchi!

    Easy to make

    This kimchi fries recipe is super easy to make at home because we're using store bought kimchi for ease. You can also use your own homemade kimchi but I wanted to reduce the cooking time as the fries take about 35 minutes in the oven.

    You can also make the kimchi fries in the air fryer as well if you wish but if you have an oven, it'll be easier to avoid air frying in batches.

    Ingredients

    You'll need the below kimchi fries ingredients. Please scroll down to the below recipe card for full measurements:

    • Potatoes: I highly recommend yellow russet potatoes for these fries because they are best for baking or roasting fries since they contain low-medium starch. However, if you only have white potatoes, just make sure to rinse them in cold water after cutting them into fries.
      • You may also substitute with sweet potato fries for a healthier alternative. But please monitor the baking time as sweet potatoes contain more sugar versus regular potatoes, so they are prone to burning.
    • Kimchi: store bought or homemade kimchi will work. If you're vegan, you can use vegan kimchi which is sold at certain Korean grocers like H-mart and it does not contain fish sauce. Pulmuone makes a great version of vegan kimchi. Any Korean grocer will carry this ingredient in their refrigerated section.
    • Neutral oil: any flavorless oil with a high smoke point such as avocado oil, sunflower oil, grapeseed oil, peanut oil, vegetable oil or canola oil. Please avoid using olive oil, coconut oil, or sesame oil as they are overpowering in scent.
    • Garlic powder: I prefer using garlic powder over minced garlic as it's a powder form that evenly distributes and coats the fries.
    • Paprika powder: This gives it a nice subtle smoky flavor to balance out the fermented kimchi.
    • Mayonnaise: You may use any mayonnaise of your choice, such as vegan mayo. You may also substitute with sour cream if you wish. This ingredient will take your fries to the next level!
    • Green onions: these add more color to contrast the vibrant red kimchi mixture.
    • Sesame oil: drizzle a little sesame oil over top for that wonderful nutty aroma. Most Korean, Asian grocers, or online retailers, like Amazon, will carry this ingredient.
    Kimchi

    Additional toppings

    Feel free to sprinkle any of these additional ingredients on top of the fries to elevate them further:

    • Sesame seeds, toasted
    • Sriracha sauce for a spicier version
    • Cheddar cheese, grated
    • Sautéed sliced onion: yellow onions or white onion will work
    • Gochugaru, aka Korean chili powder
    • Sautéed Ground beef or sliced beef ribeye
    • Taco meat
    • Gochujang mayonnaise (made by adding 1 tbsp of gochujang to ⅓ cup mayo)
    • Kimchi juice
    • Korean BBQ chicken, pork or beef
    • Fresh ginger
    • Cheese sauce
    • Spicy gochujang aka Korean red pepper paste
    • Korean fried chicken

    Required equipment: baking sheet or baking dish, slotted spoon,

    How to make Kimchi Fries

    Below are steps on how to make kimchi fries:

    1. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F.
    2. Slice potatoes into ½ x ½ inch thick fries. If you're using white potatoes, rinse them in cold water and strain them - this remove extra starch.
    3. On a large baking sheet or sheet pan lined with parchment paper, spread your thick cut fries in a single layer. Season fries with paprika powder, garlic powder and oil.
    4. Using your hands, massage the oil and spices into the fries until well coated. Bake for 35 minutes on the middle rack, flipping them halfway through.
    5. Remove fries from oven with a slotted spoon or tongs and transfer them to a serving plate.
    6. Top off with kimchi and drizzle with mayo. Garnish with green onions. Enjoy with suggested topping ideas found in blog post (above)

    Cooking tips

    • I would not recommended seasoning your fries with a pinch of salt because the kimchi is very high in sodium already.
    • Place your fries on the middle rack when baking and make sure to flip over half way.
    • I would highly recommend lining your baking sheet with a reusable baking liner so the fries do not stick. I use these liners by Unstick

    FAQ

    How long will Kimchi Fries last?

    It's best consumed same day as the fries tend to go soggy next day. But if you wish to store them, they will last up to 4 days in an airtight container. I would suggest keeping the kimchi, mayo and green onions separate from the remaining ingredients when storing.

    Where can I find vegan kimchi and vegan mayo?

    Vegan Kimchi can be found at your Korean grocer. It is a specific item but a lot of Korean grocers carry it now as more people are becoming vegan. I use vegan kimchi by the brand Pulmuone.

    Vegan mayo can be found at select grocers or health food stores. I use Vegenaise by Follow your Heart.

    Other recipes you may like!

    If you enjoyed these kimchi fries, you may like these other recipes:

    • Kimchi Sweet Potatoes Fries
    • Fries Supreme
    • Curry Lime Fries
    Vegan Kimchi Fries

    Easy Simple Kimchi Fries

    christieathome
    Kimchi Fries. Homemade French fries seasoned with garlic and paprika simply loaded with kimchi with mayo.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 35 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine korean
    Servings 4 as a side
    Calories per serving 455 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 medium size russet potatoes with skin on
    • 1 tbsp avocado oil or sub with any neutral tasting oil
    • ¾ tsp garlic powder
    • ¾ tsp paprika
    • 3-4 tbsp mayonnaise or as much as desired
    • 1 cup kimchi chopped
    • 1 green onion finely chopped, for garnish
    • 1 tsp sesame oil toasted kind

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F.
    • Slice potatoes into ½ x ½ inch thick fries. If you're using white potatoes, rinse them in cold water and strain them - this remove extra starch.
    • If needed, roughly chop kimchi into bite sized pieces.
    • On a large baking sheet or sheet pan lined with parchment paper, spread your thick cut fries in a single layer. Season fries with paprika powder, garlic powder and oil.
    • Using your hands, massage the oil and spices into the fries until well coated. Bake for 35 minutes on the middle rack, flipping them halfway through.
    • Remove fries from oven with a slotted spoon or tongs and transfer them to a serving plate.
    • Top off with kimchi and drizzle with mayo and sesame oil. Garnish with green onions. Enjoy with suggested optional topping ideas found below in Notes section.

    Notes

    Optional topping ideas: 
    Feel free to sprinkle any of these additional ingredients on top of the fries to elevate them further:
    • Sesame seeds, toasted
    • Sriracha sauce for a spicier version
    • Gochugaru, aka Korean chili powder, for added spice
    • Cheddar cheese, grated
    • Gochujang mayonnaise (made by adding 1 tbsp of gochujang to ⅓ cup mayo)
    • Kimchi juice
    • Fresh ginger
    • Cheese sauce
    • Spicy gochujang aka Korean red pepper paste
    • Sautéed sliced onion: yellow onions or white onion will work
    • Sautéed Ground beef or sliced beef ribeye
    • Taco meat
    • Cooked Korean BBQ chicken, pork or beef
    • Korean fried chicken, preferably in bite sized pieces
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    Baking Sheet
    Baking Liner
    Measuring Set
    Cutting Board
    Santoku Knife
    Potato Peeler
    Parchment paper
    Nutrition
    Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 1839mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 97IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 4mg
    Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine korean
    Keyword easy kimchi fries recipe, homemade kimchi fries, kimchi and fries, kimchi fries, kimchi fries recipe, kimchi fries recipe vegan, kimchi fries vegan, vegan kimchi fries
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Rosemary Squires

      April 09, 2020 at 1:27 pm

      5 stars
      OMG kimchi on fries?! Talk about the ultimate gut health combo! PS-- I'm currently growing some green onion seeds hehe

      Reply
      • christieathome

        April 24, 2020 at 5:52 pm

        Thanks so much Rosemary! It was so good and easy to make! I love that you're growing some green onions!

        Reply
    2. Sherri

      April 10, 2020 at 12:29 pm

      5 stars
      What a great way to take fries to the next level! Love this idea and love that it's vegan too! 🙂

      Reply
      • christieathome

        April 24, 2020 at 5:53 pm

        Thanks Sherri! It was really delish and so easy to make!

        Reply
    3. LetsCurry

      April 10, 2020 at 9:03 pm

      5 stars
      Christie,

      These fries look so satisfying and the fact they can be made as a finning snack during this lockdown is a big help.

      Thank you for such an amazing recipe.

      Reply
      • christieathome

        April 11, 2020 at 3:13 pm

        Thanks Haseena! They were incredibly easy to make too! Hope you have a great day!
        Christie

        Reply
    4. Molly

      April 14, 2020 at 3:45 pm

      5 stars
      I tried making these fries the other day and damn they were delicious! I couldn't stop myself.

      Reply
      • christieathome

        April 24, 2020 at 5:53 pm

        Thanks so much Molly! I really appreciate that!

        Reply
    5. Alex

      April 15, 2020 at 7:39 pm

      5 stars
      I am craving these - they are so delicious. Such a great recipe and wonderful combination!

      Reply
      • christieathome

        April 20, 2020 at 11:25 am

        Thanks so much Alex!!! It was really delicious.

        Reply
    6. Rebecca Dillon

      April 22, 2020 at 3:42 pm

      5 stars
      This looks absolutely delicious! <3

      Reply
      • christieathome

        April 24, 2020 at 5:53 pm

        Thanks Rebecca!

        Reply
    7. Josefina

      April 23, 2020 at 7:10 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you so much for this recipe Christie!!! When u think fries couldn’t get better u come and say Hey!!! Throw some Kimchi on top!! Lol!! Just loved it 🙂

      Reply
      • christieathome

        April 24, 2020 at 5:12 pm

        Thanks so much Josefina! Haha yes you're so right! It's so simple too. Have a great weekend and thanks again!

        Reply
    8. Abhijna Harvu

      April 24, 2020 at 8:25 pm

      5 stars
      I can't wait to try these out - I absolutely loooove this idea! Awesome as always , Christie!

      Reply
      • christieathome

        April 24, 2020 at 8:39 pm

        Thanks so much Abhijna! I really appreciate your kind comment and I can't wait to see how they turn out 🙂 Have a great weekend my friend!

        Reply
    9. Heidi | The Frugal Girls

      July 27, 2020 at 3:31 pm

      5 stars
      I loved your idea to use avocado oil, this is such a great alternative to regular oils! 💕

      Reply

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