Spicy cumin fries

Ingredients:

• 900 g frozen crinkle-cut French fries
• 0.5 cup chopped dried chili peppers (cayenne or arbol)
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
• 1 tbsp Sichuan chili pepper
• 4 green onions, chopped
• Black peppercorns

Preparation:

1. Position oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 230°C (430°F). Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with foil, then arrange the fries on them.
2. Bake, stirring once or twice, until golden and crisp, 30 to 45 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
3. Place the chili peppers in a bowl, cover with a plate, and shake to release the seeds. Collect the chili peppers, leaving the seeds in the bowl.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, peppercorns, chopped chili, and 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes. Add green onions and remove from heat.
5. Toss the fries with the herb oil and season with salt. Remove and discard any large pieces of chili.