Spicy Oven-Baked Bata Harra Fries with Garlic and Chili
Crispy oven baked fries tossed in a garlic chili Bata Harra style sauce made with tomato paste, spices, and fresh parsley. Finished with a cool spoonful of vegan sour cream or yogurt for the perfect hot and cold contrast.
Ingredients
Chili Garlic Sauce
- 2 tbsp vegan butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 5 to 6 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 heaping tbsp tomato paste
- Chili flakes to taste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Fresh parsley chopped
- Pinch of salt
For serving
- Vegan sour cream or thick vegan yogurt
- Extra parsley chopped
Instructions
Bake the fries
- Cut into fries and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread in a single layer.
- Bake at 220°C/425°F for 35–45 minutes, flipping once.
Make the chili garlic butter
- Heat vegan butter and olive oil.
- Add garlic and tomato paste and cook until the paste deepens in color.
- Add a bit of salt, then stir in chili flakes, smoked paprika, onion powder, and parsley.
Coat the fries
- Pour the warm sauce over the fries and toss until fully coated.
- Optional: return to the oven for 5–10 minutes.
Serve
- Top with vegan sour cream or yogurt and extra parsley.
Notes
- A single layer of fries is essential for crispiness
- Taste the sauce and adjust salt or heat before tossing
- Toss and serve immediately for maximum crunch