Air Fryer Chile-Honey-Glazed Fries

Step 1

Cook fries in an oven or air fryer according to package directions; season lightly with salt and keep warm.

Step 2

Meanwhile, separate dark green tops from scallions. Thinly slice and set aside. Thinly slice remaining white and pale green parts and set aside separately.

Step 3

Stir cornstarch in ¼ cup water in a small bowl to dissolve. Add honey, Sriracha, soy sauce, ketchup, and 1 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¾ tsp. kosher salt and stir to combine; set sauce aside.

Step 4

Heat oil in a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over high. Cook bell pepper, onion, garlic, and reserved scallion white and pale green parts, stirring often, until vegetables are slightly blistered and just starting to soften, about 3 minutes.

Step 5

Stir reserved sauce well (in case any cornstarch has settled at the bottom) and pour over vegetables. Cook, tossing, until sauce is thick and glossy, about 1 minute. Remove from heat, add warm fries, and stir until well coated in sauce.

Step 6

Transfer glazed fries to a platter or shallow bowl. Top with sesame seeds and reserved scallion greens.