Kamikaze Fries {Copycat}

What you need:

Hot Pepper Medley:

    • Olive oil
    • Various peppers: cherry peppers, jalapenos, pepperocinis, serranos (we used jalapenos and banana peppers because that is what our grocery store had), sliced - leave in some seeds and some of the ribs
    • Salt
    • Water

Kamikaze Hot Sauce:

    • Olive oil
    • 5 to 6 Habanero peppers
    • 1 onion, diced
    • 2 to 3 cloves garlic
    • 1/4 cup Red wine vinegar
    • Salt and pepper
    • Parsley
    • 2/3 cup Frank's Red Hot Sauce

Fries:

    • Potatoes
    • Salt and pepper
    • Parsley
    • Oil for frying

Directions:

    1. For hot pepper medley: Heat a few Tbsp. olive oil over medium-high heat. Add peppers and cook until softened. Add salt and pepper to taste and a little water to sweat down. Set aside.
    2. For Kamikaze hot sauce: Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high, add onions and caramelize. Add garlic and cook one more minute. Remove and set aside.
    3. Heat a few Tbsp. olive oil over medium to medium-high heat. Add habaneros and cook for a few minutes. Add onions and garlic. Deglaze pan with vinegar.
    4. Add salt and pepper, parsley, and Frank's red hot sauce. Heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
    5. Place into blender and blend until smooth.
    6. For fries: Slice up potatoes. Heat oil a little over 350*
    7. Fry in batches for about 10 to 15 minutes or until starting to brown. Remove onto a paper towel and let rest for a minute or so. Then return to fry until golden brown. Test with a fork to make sure they are cooked through.
    8. Toss with salt, pepper, and parsley.
    9. Serve fries topped with hot pepper medley and Kamikaze sauce.

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