Disco Fries
By OcadoLife
Published on 08 September 2023
These cheesy Disco Fries from chef, presenter and bestselling author John Gregory-Smith are simple to scale up as needed. Load them up with all the toppings, pop them centre stage and let the hoards descend.Time and servings
30 minsTotal time
6Servings
10 minsPrep time
20 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 1 red onion, finely sliced
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 650g frozen french fries
- 200g cooking chorizo, skin removed and meat crumbled into little pieces
- 200g grated cheddar and mozzarella
- 4 drizzles sriracha mayo (approx.), optional
- 1 red chilli, finely sliced
- 1 coriander, leaves only
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas 7 and line a baking tray with baking paper. For the quick pickle, put the red onion in a mixing bowl with the lemon juice and a good pinch of salt and toss. Set aside to pickle; stir occasionally.Step 2
Spread the frozen fries on the lined tray in an even layer and cook as per pack instructions until crisp.Step 3
Preheat the grill to high. About 5 mins before the fries are ready, heat a non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the chorizo, leave for 2 mins to heat, then stir-fry for 3-4 mins, until crispy.Step 4
Scatter the chorizo and grated cheese over the fries. Grill for 2 mins or until the cheese has melted.Step 5
Working quickly, drizzle over the sriracha mayo, if liked, and scatter with the chilli, coriander and pickled red onion; serve immediately.