See my full recipe with discussion for Aji Amarillo Sauce.
What is Salchipapa?
Salchipapa is a flavorful combination of French fries and beef sausages, or hot dogs. The name of the dish tells you exactly what it is - “Salchichas”, or sausages, and “Papas”, or potatoes. While it was created as a street food in Lima, Peru, you’ll find variations all around South American countries, with different sauces, different ways to make the fries or slice the sausages, though the base remains the same for the most part. I love this for a simple comfort food meal, or for serving for game day. Kids and adults alike enjoy them! I hope you do as well. I mean, it’s French fries and hot dogs, so it’s bound to be big on flavor. Let’s talk about how to make salchipapa, shall we? Slice the Potatoes. Wash and scrub the potatoes, then slice them into ¼ inch slices lengthwise. You can leave the skins on, if desired, though I leave mine on. Peeling the potatoes isn’t necessary, though you can if you want to. Soak the Potatoes. Add the potatoes to a bowl and cover with cold water and let them soak for at least 10 minutes. 60 minutes is better. Drain the Potatoes. Drain and pat the potatoes and pat dry as dry you can get them. I set mine onto paper towels to soak up extra moisture. Season the French Fries. Toss the potatoes with olive oil and a bit of salt and pepper (I also use spicy chili powder). Be sure to get them nicely coated. The Second Bake. Increase the heat to 450 degrees and bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until the baked fries are golden brown and nice and crispy. Add salt as desired and keep them warm. Cook the Sausages/Hot Dogs. Heat the oil in a large pan to medium heat and add the sausages (hot dogs). Cook for 3-4 minutes to warm them through. Slice the Sausages. Slice the sausages into bite-sized pieces. You can also slice then cook, as I’ve done here. Whisk the Sauce. Whisk the ingredients together in a small bowl until well combined.
Storage & Leftovers
Store any leftover salchipapa in a sealed container for up to 5 day in the refrigerator. Warm it again in the oven or in the air fryer to enjoy again. Fries and Sausages. Spread the French fries onto a serving platter, then top with sausages. The Sauce. Drizzle on the Aji Amarillo sauce and fresh parsley (if desired). The Finishes. Serve with ketchup and mustard on the side, or drizzled over the top. Boom! Done! Your salchipapa is ready to serve. Easy enough to make, isn’t it? Serve it as a flavorful side dish, or make an extra batch and serve it as your main. That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy this salchipapas recipe. A little like fast food, isn’t it? Let me know if you make it. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you, and if you decided to spice it up! Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H.
