Dirty Fries
These Dirty Fries are sublime, and the perfect addition to any slimming friendly, Weight Watchers or low calorie meal which the whole family will love!
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories521
- Carbs66g
- Protein36g
- Fat10g
- Saturates4.7g
- Sugars13g
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These Dirty Fries are sublime, and the perfect addition to any slimming friendly, Weight Watchers or low calorie meal that the whole family will love!
Last year we came up with a Dirty Rice, and it’s fair to say that it was one of our most popular recipes EVER. These Dirty Fries will be another favourite as they’re sooooooooo good!!
Bacon, potatoes and Cajun spice may sound like a bit of an odd mix, but it’s truly amazing. It has to be one of our favourite combinations ever.
Dirty Rice and Dirty Fries get their names from the appearance of the finished dish. They’re usually finished with chicken livers, which give them a brown appearance (although we’ve obviously left them out!)
Do you need any special ingredients to make Dirty Fries?
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There are no fancy ingredients in this recipe. You can pick the Cajun seasoning up at most supermarkets – just check the nutritional values on whichever you choose as they can vary.
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We like to cook these Dirty Fries in an Actifry. You can buy this Tefal Actifry Express XL on Amazon!
If you use a lot of Cajun spice mix, you can buy it in bulk on Amazon, which can work out a little cheaper than the small jars!
How many calories are in these Dirty Fries?
There are 514 calories in each portion of our slimming friendly dirty fries. This means it falls into our Special Occasion recipe category.
These Dirty Fries are perfect if you’re following a calorie controlled diet and fits well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Slice the potatoes into chips, spices and spray with low calorie cooking spray and cook in the Actifry.
Step 2
Add all the remaining ingredients except the cheese, and cook for a bit longer
Step 3
Top with the cheese, cook until melted and then enjoy!
What should you should serve with Dirty Fries?
Any of the following go really well with Dirty Fries. It’s one of those dishes that goes with pretty much anything, but also makes a great meal on its own!
Whatever accompaniment you choose, don’t forget to account for the extra calories and/or other nutritional values.
How do you know when these Dirty Fries are cooked?
You should cook this recipe until the cheese is golden and bubbly, and the fries are crispy and cooked right through.
This should take approx 45 minutes in an airfryer or oven.
Standard advice here in the UK is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and stayed at that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep your family safe.
How long can you keep Dirty Fries in the fridge?
Once you’ve served this recipe, ideally you should eat it whilst hot.
If you allow any left overs to cool, make sure to refrigerate in a container with a lid and chill. You can keep leftovers of these Dirty Fries in the fridge for approximately 3 days or so.
Can I cook Dirty Fries another way?
Yes! You can cook this recipe either in an air fryer, or in the oven. Detailed instructions of how to use either way of cooking are listed in the recipe card below!
Can I freeze these Dirty Fries?
This recipe isn’t suitable for freezing.
How do I reheat Dirty Fries?
Place in a microwave proof container with loosely fitting lid and heat for 4-7 minutes until piping hot.
Alternatively, you could reheat in an oven preheated to 170ºC by placing the fries in an oven proof dish and cooking for 20-25 minutes until piping hot.
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Dirty Fries
These Dirty Fries are sublime, and the perfect addition to any slimming friendly, Weight Watchers or low calorie meal which the whole family will love!
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Prep Time
10 MINS
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Cook Time
45 MINS
- KCals 521
- Carbs 66G
Instructions
Actifry method
- Cut the potatoes into chips. You don't have to peel them but make sure you wash them. Toss them in a decent amount of low calorie cooking spray, 1 tsp of the Cajun spice mix, and then season them well.
- Cook for 30 minutes in the Actifry, then set them aside.
- Add the onions, peppers, bacon, remaining Cajun seasoning and Worcestershire sauce to the air fryer. Spray with some low calorie cooking spray and cook for 10 minutes.
- Return the chips and cook for 1 minute, then remove the paddle and sprinkle the cheese over the top of the chips.
- Cook for 1 minute and serve.
Oven method
- Pre heat the oven to 200°C. Then cut the potatoes into chips. There's no need to peel them.
- Place them in a pan of boiling salted water and simmer until they start to soften but are still quite firm.
- Drain the potatoes and spray a baking tray with low calorie cooking spray. Coat the potatoes in low calorie cooking spray and sprinkle them with a little salt and half of the Cajun seasoning.
- Place in the oven for 20-30 minutes until they are soft and starting to colour.
- Meanwhile, spray a frying pan with a generous amount of low calorie cooking spray, then add the chopped peppers, bacon, onions, Worcestershire sauce and remaining Cajun seasoning.
- Cook for a few minutes until they start to soften. When the chips are cooked and browned, add them to the frying pan and stir well.
- Place the contents into an oven proof dish and cook in the oven for 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Then serve.
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MeganTuesday 30th June 2020
What degree do I choose to cook my chips in my Actifry?
Thanks
HollyThursday 17th September 2020
Hi Megan, in an Airfryer I would suggest to cook the Dirty Fries at 160ºC in an Actifry set the timer for 30 minutes and follow the rest of the steps in the recipe. Hope that helps!
Laura HonourSunday 24th May 2020
Lovely recipe – but is there a good way to cook the “chips” without an Actifry, as I don’t have one, thanks 🙂
LisaSunday 24th May 2020
Hi Laura. If you scroll down the page there is a recipe card at the end of the page which gives detailed instructions for an oven method as well as an Actifry method.
VickyTuesday 21st January 2020
Favourite dinner…. EVER!
I add spinach and mushroom too (extra speed)!
So simple, little prep and little washing up!
Thanks for introducing me to this recipe ?
Sharon FitzpatrickFriday 8th May 2020
Hi Vicky, we’re really pleased that you are so happy with this dish! Thanks for sharing your idea for adding spinach and mushrooms too.
AmberSunday 14th July 2019
Is this recipe in the pinch of nom book? I can’t seem to find this recipe??
Steve CowderoyTuesday 19th May 2020
Hi Amber, thanks for getting in touch with us. This recipe is one from our website only. Hope this helps.
J HarmanMonday 6th May 2019
Delicious..next time I will leave out the peppers.
HilsSunday 5th May 2019
What is the brown paper around the food is it put inside thecactfry ???
CateFriday 31st May 2019
Greaseproof paper 🙂
ShazFriday 9th November 2018
Hi, when you add the bacon. Is it cooked or raw?
RachelSaturday 20th October 2018
I love this recipe, I make mine with steak instead of bacon, delicious
Vicki WodehouseThursday 5th April 2018
Absolutely fabulous so so tasty, I dolloped fat free yoghurt on mine and jalapenos for a proper treat
Nichol faithSaturday 10th March 2018
Delicious… made for Saturday night super along with zinger burger…. loved it!!! Definitely recommend. ????
Kathy WoodwardFriday 16th February 2018
The Dirty fries were wonderful. I will definitely make a lot. I used Swede instead of potatoes. I have tried to send a picture but not sure how to do it.
BradfordMonday 12th February 2018
Oh my goodness..after nearly 2 years of sw I can’t believe that I can eat this for just my hea..flippin gorgeous xx Would love to add a picture but am OAP and don’t know how lol x
BeckyMonday 12th February 2018
Hi, I have a halogen oven which I’ve heard is similar to the Actifry…. would you know ? and how to cook in a halogen?
JanetSunday 11th February 2018
Looking forward to trying these in my actifry always looking for different ways to use it from making chips so keep the recipes comming
KathSunday 11th February 2018
I’m not a lover of Cajun spice. But love the look of this recipe… would smoked paprika be a good alternative?
MandyThursday 1st February 2018
Just made this tonight. It was amazing. I will be making them a lot! Thanks for another great recipe pon
KatieWednesday 31st January 2018
Can you make these in a breville Halo?
Sarah mcconnellSunday 28th January 2018
What if you dont have a tefal actifry
sonyaSunday 28th January 2018
I do not have an acti fry….can they be done in the oven?
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