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Seasoned Skinny Fries using the Vortex

I made seasoned steak fries on my Weber Performer grill using the Vortex BBQ insert the other day. They came out really, really good. Which got me thinking… could I apply much the same technique to thinner cuts of potatoes, giving me crispy skinny fries? Yep, you bet I could and did! These seasoned skinny fries using the Vortex were absolutely fantastic.

Seasoned Skinny Fries using the Vortex

I ‘fry’ chicken using my Vortex on a pretty regular basis. At least on my Performer that leaves me some spare room for other things and by other things I now mean fries. What’s better than ‘fried’ chicken and crispy seasoned fries for lunch? Nothing. Well, Vortex chicken fingers are might good too, actually. But these Seasoned Skinny Fries using the Vortex are easy, quick, and tasty. Oh and crunchy. I love fries with crunchy outsides and tender fluffy insides.

VORTEX (IN)DIRECT HEAT for Charcoal Grills, Medium Size - For Weber Kettle 22 26.75 WSM Smokey Mountain XL Kamado XL Big Green Egg
VORTEX (IN)DIRECT HEAT for Charcoal Grills, Medium Size – For Weber Kettle 22 26.75 WSM Smokey Mountain XL Kamado XL Big Green Egg
Seasoned Skinny Fries using the Vortex
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Seasoned Skinny Fries using the Vortex

These seasoned skinny fries were fantastic. Tasty and crunchy, and crazy easy.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword fries, Vortex
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 173kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

For the seasoning (makes more than you’ll need for one recipe)

Instructions

  • Fire up your charcoal grill using the Vortex insert. You’ll want to use a larger grill, 22″ or bigger.
  • Meanwhile, place the fries into a large bowl of cold water.
  • Let soak for 5 minutes then drain.
  • Add water again and soak until you’re about ready to start cooking.
  • Make the seasoning by combining all ingredients.
  • Drain the fries and pat dry. I like to dump them out onto a large towel and give them a good patting, tossing a few times to make sure I get them all dry.
  • Transfer fries back to the bowl (wiping it dry first) and add just a splash of oil.
  • Sprinkle with the seasoning, to taste. I usually use about half of the recipe, but I like mine spicy. You might want to start with 1/4th of the recipe (2 teaspoons or thereabouts). Toss to coat.
  • Transfer the fries to your grill. Keep them along the edges of the grate and at an angle to the grate so they don’t fall in.
  • Cover (keeping the top vent open) and cook for 45 minutes-1 hour, rotating the lid 90 degrees every 15 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes carefully flip the fries, checking for doneness.
  • Remove the fries once they are getting golden brown.
  • Let cool slightly. The fries will crisp more as they cool.
  • Sprinkle with a little salt before serving.

Notes

I only used 2 potatoes because I also cooked 2 large pieces of chicken at the same time as the fries. You could fit 4 potatoes worth of fries on a 22″ grill if that’s all you’re cooking. Don’t overcrowd them, though, or they won’t cook evenly.

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1190mg | Potassium: 921mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 446IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Genuine Medium BBQ Vortex GIFT PACK for wsm Kettle 22 26.75 Big Green Egg kamado - 3 PC
Genuine Medium BBQ Vortex GIFT PACK for wsm Kettle 22 26.75 Big Green Egg kamado – 3 PC

Seasoned Steak Fries using the Vortex

I use a Vortex insert on several of my charcoal grills (love my Webers!), usually for making chicken of some variation or another. This time I thought I’d try something new and see if I could make steak fries just as easily and just as tasty. I could not have been happier with the results from these Seasoned Steak Fries using the Vortex. Tasty, creamy, seasoned perfectly, with a slight crunch. Perfect fries to go with my ‘fried’ chicken.

Seasoned Steak Fries using the Vortex

Seasoned steak fries using the Vortex are as easy to make as fries out of a bag from the freezer, really. The only thing you have to watch for is letting the fries slip thru your grill grates. On my smaller grills that’s not a problem since the grates are pretty narrow. The grate on my Weber Performer is a bit bigger, though, so I keep the fries at an angle to the grates so they don’t slip on through.

These steak fries are a great side dish for my Louisiana crispy fried chicken also made using the Vortex.

VORTEX (IN)DIRECT HEAT for Charcoal Grills, Medium Size - For Weber Kettle 22 26.75 WSM Smokey Mountain XL Kamado XL Big Green Egg
VORTEX (IN)DIRECT HEAT for Charcoal Grills, Medium Size – For Weber Kettle 22 26.75 WSM Smokey Mountain XL Kamado XL Big Green Egg
Seasoned Skinny Fries using the Vortex
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5 from 1 vote

Seasoned Steak Fries using the Vortex

I could not have been happier with the results. 
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword fries, Vortex
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 303kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Fry seasoning mix (makes enough for 6 potatoes)

Instructions

  • Fire up your charcoal grill with the Vortex insert.
  • Rinse the potatoes and pat dry.
  • Cut potatoes in half, then half again, and finally in half one more time. If your potatoes are exceptionally large you may want to halve them one more time but don’t make the fries too small.
  • Place fries in a large bowl. Add cold water and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Drain the water and add fresh cold water. Let sit for 5 more minutes.
  • Drain the water and transfer the potatoes to a large towel. Pat dry.
  • Wipe the bowl dry and return the potatoes.
  • Add a splash of oil and toss to coat.
  • Add the seasoning mix and toss to coat.
  • Transfer fries to the grill. Place them at an angle to the grates so they don’t fall through.
  • Close the grill and cook for 1 hour, rotating the lid 90 degrees every 15 minutes. You can add other foods, such as wings or chicken pieces and cook them at the same time.
  • Start checking for doneness after 45 minutes. Mine took the full hour.
  • Remove from the grill and season with more salt before serving.

Notes

Note: I cooked my fries on a 22″ Performer. The fries were placed along the edges of the grill as far away from the Vortex as possible.

Nutrition

Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1198mg | Potassium: 1603mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 489IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Genuine Medium BBQ Vortex GIFT PACK for wsm Kettle 22 26.75 Big Green Egg kamado - 3 PC
Genuine Medium BBQ Vortex GIFT PACK for wsm Kettle 22 26.75 Big Green Egg kamado – 3 PC