Crispy Currywurst with Fries
German-style pork sausages seared until snappy, then smothered in spiced curry ketchup and topped with crispy fried onions. Serve with fries for an instant weeknight German beer-hall vibe.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 24g
Ingredients
- 4 links (about 1 lb) knackwurst or bratwurst sausages
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1.5 tbsp curry powder
- ½ medium, sliced thin yellow onion
- ½ tsp hot sauce (optional, e.g., sriracha)
- 1 lb frozen fries
Instructions
- 1
Start the fries in a preheated 400°F oven or air fryer per package directions.
- 2
Whisk ketchup, curry powder, and hot sauce in a small bowl until smooth.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 4
Sear sausages 2 minutes per side until deeply browned and snappy. Transfer to a plate.
- 5
Quickly sauté onion slices 2 minutes until soft and translucent, stirring often.
- 6
Return sausages to the pan, pour curry ketchup over, toss gently until coated, 1 minute.
- 7
Serve sausages and sauce over hot fries. Drizzle any pan sauce over the top.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- small bowl
- whisk
- baking sheet or air fryer basket
- tongs
- wooden spoon
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