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Fries 2.0

Recipe by Ruben Bondì on InstagramAdded 2 November 2026.

20 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. Crispy, golden fries upgraded with a smoky paprika coating and a fiery harissa mayo dip. Boiled potatoes get a light starch crust before frying, delivering a perfect crunch. Ideal as a snack or side dish for any meal.

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Fries 2.0 by Ruben Bondì, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Boil the potatoes until tender, then let them cool and cut into fry-sized sticks.

  2. Pat the potatoes dry, then toss them with potato starch and smoked paprika to coat evenly.

  3. Add potato starch and smoked paprika to the boiled potato pieces in a bowl and mash them together, mixing and shaping the mixture until evenly coated.

  4. Heat the seed oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (350°F).

  5. Fry the coated potatoes in batches until golden and crispy, about 3–4 minutes per batch.

  6. Remove the fries, drain on paper towels, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

  7. Sauce: In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise and harissa until smooth.

  8. Serve the hot fries with the harissa mayo sauce on the side.

Tips while you cook

Cool before cutting
Let the boiled potatoes cool completely before cutting them into fry‑sized sticks.
Pat dry for coating
Pat the potatoes dry thoroughly before tossing with potato starch and smoked paprika.
Fry in batches
Fry the coated potatoes in batches to maintain oil temperature and achieve even crispness.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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Fries, 5 ways

Five creators posted their own.

  1. Alberto Ugarte30 min6 ingr.Only this one uses olive oil, powdered cheese and oil spray
  2. Coach Online Matty Sánchez35 min6 ingr.Only this one uses paprika, garlic and turmeric
  3. Hilah Cooking25 min4 ingr.
  4. thefeedfeed35 min5 ingr.Only this one uses - olive oil and garlic-and-herb seasoning
  5. Ruben Bondì35 min8 ingr.Only this one uses potato starch, smoked paprika and seed oil
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