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Easy Masala Chips

Published on April 22, 2020 by Helen 7 Comments
Last Updated on January 25, 2021

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These spicy masala fries are made from everyday pantry ingredients, are ready in less time that it takes to get takeout.  Addictively good, these masala chips are so easy to make at home.  

A close up of golden masala chips on a marble board, garnished with scallions and sliced chillies.

Table of Contents

  • Masala Chips
  • Why You Will Love Them
  • What to Eat With Masala Chips?
  • How to Make Masala Chips
  • Hints, Tips and Variations
  • Chips & Dips? 
  • More chips and fries? 
  • Masala Chips
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Notes
    • Video

Masala Chips

Masala fries are a fantastic fakeaway. Packed with flavour and spice, they are perfect comfort food and ideal for snacking on whilst watching the latest box set after a busy day at work. 

Using frozen oven chips for these makes them even quicker and easier. It also makes them guilt free, as they are far lower in fat than the deep-fried version. I love oven chips because they taste great, are almost zero effort to cook. They are perfect for jazzing up into dirty fries, or Chinese takeaway style salt and pepper chips.  

You want traditional chip-shop style fat chips (chunky fries) for these, not skinny French fries. As always, go for a mid-range priced chips. We find the supermarket budget ranges are OK, but the slightly more expensive ones are generally worth it for the more regularly sized chips that cook evenly.

Why You Will Love Them

  • This is a zingy, spicy recipe that you can make as hot as you like, or dare! Add extra chilli, curry powder and fresh chillies for more kick.
  • This is a quick and easy recipe. It’s ready in the time it takes to cook the chips.
  • Far faster than a takeout as well as hotter, crisper and cheaper!
  • All the ingredients are from the pantry, cupboard or freezer.
  • Using oven chips means less fat than the takeaway or deep fried chips.

What to Eat With Masala Chips?

Serve masala chunky fries with your favourite curry, or as a snack on their own. I think they would be delicious wrapped in a naan bread or roti – double carbs makes great comfort food!  

How to Make Masala Chips

A top down picture of the ingredients for Masala Chips.

Assemble and measure the ingredients. You need oven chips, onion, garlic, spices and a dollop of tomato ketchup, as well as some optional fresh ginger. We always use oven chips, as they are so easy. Vary the spices to your taste, or use your favourite curry paste. 

A mesh baking tray of frozen oven chips, ready to bake.

Step one – Cook the oven chips according to packet instructions. We get the best results from cooking oven chips on an oven-proof mesh tray. You can buy these for less than £2 so they are well worth the investment. Of course, you can make oven chips or wedges from scratch or cook in an Actifry or air fryer. 

A frying pan holding onions and spices, which are then fried.

Step two – As the chips are cooking, heat the oil in a frying pan on a medium to low heat. Dice the onion and fry for a few minutes until it starts to turn golden. Add the spices and fry for another minute or so until the spices are fragrant.

Making masala chips - tomato is added to the spices and onions, then cooked down.

Step three – Add the tomato ketchup, and water. Grate in the ginger. Then bring to a simmer and cook for one minute, stirring all the time. The masala sauce will reduce and thicken. Remove from the heat until the oven chips are cooked.

Fuss Free Tip

Keep ginger in a sealed box or plastic bag in the freezer, and grate it straight from frozen using a microplane or similar grater. You’ll always have fresh tasting ginger. No need to worry about peeling! 

A frying pan holding masala mix, with cooked fried added then sitrred together.

Step four – When the chips are ready, reheat the sauce for a minute. Gently stir the chips into the sauce to coat them.

Garnish your masala chips with thinly sliced chillies, spring onions and coriander leaves. Eat them while they’re hot and crispy!

A top down view of a serving of masala fries on a marble board.

Hints, Tips and Variations

  • Adjust the spices to your taste. Add chilli and curry powder for hotter chips, and add more chillies as garnish.
  • To save time next time, dice any extra chillies and onion. Freeze them in an airtight box and then fry from frozen.
  • If you prefer, you can use your own home-made, deep fried chips. Cook the chips as normal, and then add to the masala mix.
  • For crisper oven chips try baking on a mesh tray. These only cost a couple of pounds, last for years and go through the dishwasher without any trouble. They really make a difference to the result.  
  • Curry powder blends do vary. Try different brands until you find one you like. Don’t buy too much, as it will lose flavour if stored too long.
  • Serve masala chips straight away. You can reheat them on a baking tray, but they’re not nearly as good as fresh. It’s a super quick recipe too, so there’s no need to make ahead, although you can make the sauce in advance. 

Chips & Dips? 

If you want more heat or some sauce load these masala chips up with e or more of the below – so goooood! 

  • Burger sauce
  • Garlic Sauce
  • Chilli Sauce
  • Tahini dressing
  • More dip and sauce recipes

More chips and fries? 

The humble oven chip is a staple in our freezer and perfect for jazzing up. Why not try:- 

  • Salt & Pepper chips
  • Loaded chips
  • Garlic fries
  • Cheesy Chips
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Masala Chips

These spicy masala chunky fries are made from everyday pantry ingredients, and are ready in less time that it takes to get takeout. Addictively good, my masala chips are so easy to make at home.  
Servings: 2
Author: Helen Best-Shaw
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins

Ingredients

  • 250 g oven chips
  • 2 tsp cooking oil
  • 1 small onion (peeled, finely chopped)
  • 1 clove garlic (peeled, finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp chilli (as mild or as hot as you like)
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • ½ cm ginger root (finely grated)
  • 1 tbs ketchup
  • 3 tbs water

To Garnish / Serve

  • 1/2 red chilli (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 green chilli (thinly sliced)
  • 2 spring onions (thinly sliced)
  • 3 sprigs coriander (chopped)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven and cook the oven chips as per the packet instructions.
    I always get far better results if I use a mesh or crisper tray for cooking oven chips.
  • Pour the oil into a medium skillet or frying pan. Saute the onion and garlic over a low heat, with a pinch of salt, until starting to turn golden.
  • Add the spices, and fry for another minute until fragrant.
  • Stir through the tomato sauce, the water and a grating of ginger. Bring to a simmer and cook for a minute, stirring all the time.
    You want a thick sauce that will coat the fries. Add a little more water if needed. Remove from the heat until the oven chips are cooked.
  • Once the oven chips are cooked and golden brown, reheat the spicy sauce. Gently stir the chips through to coat them.
  • Garnish and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Adjust the spices to your taste. If you like heat, add more chilli and curry powder, and extra fresh chilli garnish.
  • To save time next time, dice any extra chillies and onion. Freeze them in an airtight box and then fry from frozen.
  • This recipe can be made with home-made, deep fried chips. Cook the chips as normal, and then add to the masala mix.
  • For crisper oven chips, try baking on a mesh tray. These only cost a couple of pounds, last for years and go through the dishwasher without any trouble. They really make a difference to the result.  
  • Curry powder blends do vary. Try different brands until you find one you like. And don't buy too much, as it will lose flavour if stored too long.
  • Masala chips are best served straight away. You can reheat them on a baking tray, but they're not nearly as good as fresh. It's a super quick recipe too, so there's no need to make ahead.
Nutritional Information 
  • This recipe is 19 Weight Watchers Smart Points per portion 
• Please note that the nutrition information provided below is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
• Unless stated otherwise cup conversions have been made with an online tool. For accuracy please check with your favoured conversion tool. We recommend buying inexpensive digital kitchen scales.
Nutrition Facts
Masala Chips
Amount Per Serving
Calories 412 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Sodium 730mg32%
Potassium 792mg23%
Carbohydrates 49g16%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 353IU7%
Vitamin C 43mg52%
Calcium 56mg6%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Fusion
Keyword: Masala chips, Masala fries

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  1. Michelle

    5 stars
    This is such a great idea! I love how easy it is to make too. This will make a very tasty snack for Friday evening! Thanks for sharing it!

    Reply
  2. Sandhya's Kitchen

    5 stars
    Oh these are so tasty! We make these all the masala version of the chips all the time.

    Reply
  3. Paula Montenegro

    5 stars
    Great snack! A great way to eat something different. And fat fries are always my favorites. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  4. Julia

    5 stars
    These are one of the things I could eat over and over again and wouldn’t get tired of eating them :)! Delicious!

    Reply
  5. Demeter

    5 stars
    These will be so perfect so snack on during our next movie night! I know they’ll be a hit!

    Reply
  6. Melanie

    5 stars
    Such a tasty idea and so easy to make. We’ve been having a lot of oven chips recently and this is a great way of changing them up for an alternative.

    Reply
  7. beverley

    5 stars
    Tried these last night and they are so good. Looking forward to making them again.

    Reply

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