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A plate of French fries and sliced sausages topped with pink sauce.

Salchipapas Recipe

Crispy oven-baked fries mixed with golden hot dogs slices and topped with creamy pink sauce — this Costa Rican classic is comfort food at its best.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course fast food, Snack
Cuisine Costa Rican fast food
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • 1 baking sheet
  • 1 kitchen towel or paper towels
  • 1 Cutting board and knife
  • 1 measuring spoons and cups

Ingredients
  

  • 3 potatoes
  • ¼ cup oil
  • 1 tablespoon complete seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 8 hot dogs

Instructions
 

  • Place a baking sheet inside the oven and set it to 425°F (220°C). Let it preheat while you peel the potatoes.
  • Slice the peeled potatoes lengthwise, then cut them into thin strips, keeping them as even as possible so they cook and crisp up evenly.
  • Place the potatoes in a bowl, cover with water, and rinse until the water runs clear. This removes the starch and helps them get extra crispy. Let them soak while you prepare the hot dogs.
  • Cut the hot dogs into even rounds and set aside. You can use beef, chicken, turkey, or vegan — whatever you prefer.
  • Drain the water and pat the fries completely dry with a clean kitchen towel. If they’re still wet, the oil won’t stick and they’ll steam instead of crisping.
  • Place the fries on a cool baking sheet (not the one heating in the oven). Drizzle with oil and mix well with your hands or a spatula until every fry is lightly coated.
  • Sprinkle Badia Complete Seasoning, paprika, black pepper, and salt evenly over the potatoes. Massage gently to coat every piece.
  • Carefully remove the preheated baking sheet from the oven and transfer the seasoned fries onto it. Spread them in a single layer and bake for 20 minutes.
  • After 20 minutes, add the hot dogs to one side of the tray and bake for another 15–20 minutes, until everything is crispy and golden.
  • Once done, mix the fries and hot dogs together. Serve on a round plate and drizzle Salsa Rosada generously on top.

Notes

  • Cut evenly: This helps the fries bake and crisp up perfectly.
  • Flip halfway: Turn the fries halfway through baking so they brown evenly on all sides.
  • Air fryer option: 15–18 minutes at 400°F (200°C), shaking the basket halfway.
  • Storage: Keep leftovers refrigerated in a sealed container and reheat in the oven or air fryer to bring back the crisp.
  • Serve immediately: Salchipapas taste best right out of the oven, with plenty of Salsa Rosada on top.
 
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Keyword Costa Rican Basics, Fast food