Beer-Battered Sidewinder Fries with Chipotle Citrus Aioli

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Golden, crispy beer-battered sidewinder fries served with a zesty chipotle citrus aioli, perfect for sharing or as a flavorful snack. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, turns sidewinder fries, all-purpose flour, cornstarch into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1 tsp salt until combined. Slowly pour in 1 cup cold beer while whisking until smooth and thick enough to coat fries.
  2. Step 2: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F, using enough oil to submerge fries fully (about 3 inches deep).
  3. Step 3: Dip 1 lb sidewinder fries into the beer batter, letting excess drip off, then carefully lower into hot oil. Fry in batches for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally. Remove fries with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  4. Step 4: For the chipotle citrus aioli, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 minced chipotle pepper in adobo, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tsp orange zest, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp salt in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  5. Step 5: Serve the beer-battered sidewinder fries hot with the chipotle citrus aioli on the side for dipping.

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