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    In the Kitch » Recipes » Side Dishes

    Updated: Jun 19, 2024 · Published: Dec 13, 2021 by Joss Dyckson · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Kimchi Fries

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    Your taste buds will get a delicious hit of fine Asian flavors in this fusion kimchi fries side dish. Crispy baked fries are covered in melted Emmental cheese, tangy kimchi, sesame seeds, green onions and a spicy kimchi sauce.

    Fries with kimchi and cheese in a casserole dish with a fork.

    These spicy fries are quickly becoming a favorite comfort food of foodies and casual diners, just like many other fusion kimchi recipes, including my kimchi eggs and kimchi pizza.

    Jump to:
    • 🍟 What are Kimchi Fries?
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 How to Make Kimchi Fries
    • 💭 Top Tip
    • 👪 Serving Size
    • ❓ Recipe FAQs
    • ❤️ More Delicious Kimchi Recipes
    • 📋Recipe

    🍟 What are Kimchi Fries?

    Kimchi fries are simply a Korean spin on plain cheese fries (much like my Korean grilled cheese recipe). The fries are topped with typical Asian ingredients such as kimchi, sesame seeds and sriracha, creating a cheesy, spicy, flavorful side dish or main.

    🥘 Ingredients

    Kimchi fries ingredients prepped and labeled.
    • French fries - In this recipe I use frozen French fries.
    • olive oil cooking spray - You can substitute with canola oil cooking spray.
    • paprika - Not pictured.
    • kimchi - We will use the kimchi plus the brine from the jar.
    • sriracha sauce - Optional hot sauce.
    • Emmental cheese - Emmental cheese is a variation of Swiss cheese with pronounced nutty and fruity tones. It is great for melting and has a strong enough flavor to hold its own in this dish but won’t overpower the other ingredients. If you can’t get your hands on Emmental, a classic pizza cheese such as mozzarella will also work.

    *Check recipe card for ingredient amounts.

    Chef's Note: Most of these ingredients are long-lasting products that you can keep on hand and bust out whenever the kimchi fries mood strikes. This recipe is also great for using up ingredients like green onions that are leftover from another Asian-inspired meal prepared earlier in the week.

    🔪 How to Make Kimchi Fries

    By adding kimchi, cheese, and other flavorings to oven-baked fries as outlined in our recipe, you will be able to recreate this tasty dish at home any time.

    Frozen fries on baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.

    Step 1: Preheat Oven & Prep Fries. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay the fries out on the parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer, making sure they aren’t overlapping. Spray them with the olive oil.

    Fries with paprika on a baking sheet. Hands with gloves are handling the fries.

    Step 2: Season. Sprinkle the fries with the paprika and some salt. Mix them around.

    Fries in the oven on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

    Step 3: Bake. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, until golden and crispy.

    Chef's Note: Keep an eye on the fries as they bake, as the time may vary depending on the type of fries used.

    Small bowls with creamy sriracha sauce, shredded cheese, kimchi and sliced scallions on light background.

    Step 4: Make the Sauce. While the fries are baking, mix the mayo with the kimchi brine and sriracha sauce in a small bowl (if you don’t like it spicy, leave out the sriracha). Reserve.

    Fries in a casserole dish. Kimchi on the side in a small bowl.

    Step 5: Overlap the Fries. Transfer the baked fries to a casserole dish, overlapping the fries a little. (Or you could choose to leave them on the pan, but bring them closer together and overlap them.)

    Baked fries with kimchi and shredded cheese in a casserole dish.

    Step 6: Top With Cheese and Kimchi. Top the fries with the cheese and kimchi evenly. Bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted.

    Fries with kimchi and cheese in a casserole dish. Sliced scallions on the side.

    Step 7: Add the Fresh Toppings. Top with the green onions, sesame seeds and sriracha mayonnaise.

    Fries with kimchi on a small plate. Lime wedges, sliced scallions and sriracha sauce on the side.

    Step 8: Serve. Serve immediately and enjoy!

    💭 Top Tip

    The most essential ingredient to make this dish amazing is a quality batch of kimchi. You may attempt to create your own, but it is also worth spending the time perusing your neighborhood farmers' market and independent grocery stores for local products. There may be several vendors in your area that offer small-batch, quality kimchi.

    👪 Serving Size

    These kimchi fries work great as a snack on their own, or as a side to a larger meal. This recipe makes 4 side-dish servings. If you plan on eating it as a main, you will probably want to double the batch.

    ❓ Recipe FAQs

    What are the origins of kimchi fries?

    Originating in Austin, Texas by the Tex-Mex Korean BBQ fusion restaurant Chi'Lantro, kimchi fries have developed into a uniquely American pairing of cultural flavors. The restaurant began as a food truck business founded by Jae Kim in 2010. Jae created the kimchi fries and they have become a staple, being served over 200,000 times per year.

    How do you store the leftovers?

    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    How do you reheat the fries?

    Reheat in the microwave or in the oven at 350°F to retain crispiness.

    Fries with kimchi and cheese on a small plate. and in a casserole dish

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    If you tried this Kimchi Fries Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. And please share the recipe!

    📋Recipe

    Kimchi fries with cheese in baking dish.

    Kimchi Fries

    Joss Dyckson
    In this kimchi fries recipe, crispy baked fries are covered in melted Emmental cheese, tangy kimchi, sesame seeds, green onions and a spicy kimchi sauce. They are full of flavor and cheesy goodness.
    5 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine American, Korean, Mexican
    Servings 4
    Calories 526 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    For the Fries

    • 1 pound frozen fries
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 3 tablespoons mayo
    • 1 tablespoon kimchi brine
    • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
    • 1 ½ cups Emmental cheese - shredded (or mozzarella if you can’t find Emmental)
    • ½ cup kimchi - drained and chopped
    • salt - to taste
    • olive oil cooking spray

    Toppings

    • 2 tablespoons green onions - sliced
    • ½ teaspoon black sesame seeds
    • ½ teaspoon white sesame seeds

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Lay the fries out on the parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer, making sure they aren’t overlapping. Spray them with the olive oil.
      1 pound frozen fries
      Frozen fries on baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
    • Sprinkle the fries with the paprika and some salt. Mix them around.
      1 teaspoon paprika
      Frozen fries on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, until golden and crispy. Keep an eye on them as the time may vary depending on the type of fries.
      Fries in the oven on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
    • While the fries are baking, mix the mayo with the kimchi brine and sriracha sauce in a small bowl (if you don’t like it spicy, leave out the sriracha). Reserve.
      3 tablespoons mayo, 1 tablespoon kimchi brine, 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
      Small bowls with creamy sriracha sauce, shredded cheese, kimchi and sliced scallions on light background.
    • Transfer the baked fries to a casserole dish, overlapping the fries a little. (Or you could choose to leave them on the pan, but bring them closer together and overlap them.)
      Fries in a casserole dish. Kimchi on the side in a small bowl.
    • Top the fries with the cheese and kimchi evenly. Bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted.
      1 ½ cups Emmental cheese, ½ cup kimchi
      Fries in a casserole dish, kimchi topping on the side.
    • Top with the green onions, sesame seeds and sriracha mayonnaise. Serve immediately.
      2 tablespoons green onions, ½ teaspoon black sesame seeds, ½ teaspoon white sesame seeds
      Baked fries with kimchi and cheese in a casserole dish.

    Notes

    • This recipe yields 4 side dish portions. If you plan on eating these fries as a main, it makes 2 servings.
    • If you love the kimchi, feel free to add more!
    • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
    • Reheat in the microwave or in the oven at 350°F to retain crispiness.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 526kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 14gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 787mgPotassium: 548mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 624IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 340mgIron: 2mg

    Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.

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    1. Sabrina says

      December 28, 2021 at 1:54 pm

      These are crazy good! I love the combination of crispy, melty, spicy and soft. Really good!

      Reply
      • Joss D says

        December 29, 2021 at 10:04 am

        Thank you so much Sabrina. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Terri says

      December 27, 2021 at 6:49 pm

      OMG I LOVE this spin on fries! I'm pinning for later!

      Reply
      • Joss D says

        December 28, 2021 at 4:50 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    3. nancy says

      December 24, 2021 at 7:38 pm

      kimchi fries poutine what a genius idea! so tasty!

      Reply
      • Joss D says

        December 27, 2021 at 9:03 pm

        Thank you Nancy!!

        Reply
    4. Melissa says

      December 21, 2021 at 7:40 pm

      the first time I had kimchi fries was at Banh Mi Boys in Toronto and I fell in love! Such a delicious take on fries!

      Reply
      • Joss D says

        December 24, 2021 at 9:52 am

        Thanks Melissa! It's total comfort food.

        Reply
    5. Vanessa says

      December 21, 2021 at 5:36 pm

      This flavour combo is insane!!! (in a good way that is). Thanks for the delicious spin on cheese fries.

      Reply
      • Joss D says

        December 23, 2021 at 12:38 pm

        Thanks Vanessa!

        Reply
    6. Bernice says

      December 21, 2021 at 4:37 pm

      I've had something very similar during our local Poutine Week! It seems crazy but kimchi just goes so well with cheese and gravy!! Your pictures have me drooling all over again.

      Reply
      • Joss D says

        December 22, 2021 at 9:17 am

        It really does! It goes surprisingly well with a lot of things. Thanks Bernice.

        Reply
    7. Colleen says

      December 21, 2021 at 4:24 pm

      We LOVE kimchi, and I am so excited to make this for our next poutine night. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Joss D says

        December 21, 2021 at 5:50 pm

        Thanks Colleen! We love kimchi too.

        Reply

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