Halal Twist by Hasan

These halal Old Bay grilled steak fries are crispy, golden, and packed with aromatic spices. Perfect for BBQs or as a side dish, they’re ready in just 20 minutes!

Serves 4-6 serving(s) Time 20mins Status Halal

Why This Recipe is Halal

  • All ingredients are plant-based or spices, with no meat or animal derivatives.
  • No alcohol or haram additives are used in the recipe.
  • Vegetable oil ensures no cross-contamination with non-halal fats.
Ingredient-by-Ingredient Halal Audit
Ingredient Status Note
bay leaf powderhalalPlant-based
celery salthalalPlant-based
dry mustardhalalPlant-based
paprikahalalPlant-based
ground black pepperhalalPlant-based
white pepperhalalPlant-based
ground nutmeghalalPlant-based
ground cloveshalalPlant-based
ground allspicehalalPlant-based
ground gingerhalalPlant-based
crushed red pepper flakeshalalPlant-based
ground cardamomhalalPlant-based
potatoeshalalPlant-based
salthalalMineral
vegetable oilhalalPlant-based

What You’ll Need

  • 1 tablespoon bay leaf powder
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons celery salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 4-6 potatoes
  • to taste salt
  • as needed vegetable oil

Let’s Cook

  1. Combine spices in a bowl.
  2. Place potatoes in a pot of cold water, add salt, and cook until potatoes are tender but firm, about 10 minutes.
  3. Drain, let cool, and cut each potato lengthwise into 8 slices.
  4. Heat grill to high.
  5. Brush potatoes with oil, season with the spice rub, and grill until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Final Halal Old Bay Grilled Steak Fries plated and ready to serve - Halal recipe
Final Halal Old Bay Grilled Steak Fries plated and ready to serve – Halal recipe

Nutrition, Per Serving

561.2Calories
22gProtein
18gCarbs
146gFat
23gFiber
10gSugar
32mgSodium

Notes From My Kitchen

  • For extra crispiness, parboil the potatoes a day ahead and let them dry in the fridge overnight.
  • Use a grill basket to prevent the fries from falling through the grates.
  • Brush the potatoes generously with oil to help the spice rub adhere.

Tools That Make It Easier

These are the pieces I reach for every time — tested in my own kitchen.

Grill

Essential for achieving that smoky, charred flavor.

perfect for BBQ season

Mixing Bowls

For combining the spice rub evenly.

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Stainless Steel Grill Basket

Perfect for grilling small items like fries

$15-$30

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Old Bay Seasoning

Classic spice blend for authentic flavor

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Grill Tongs

Essential for flipping fries on the grill

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