Cajun Fries
Homemade Cajun French Fries are delicious and easy with this simple recipe. These crispy Cajun Fries are the perfect side for burgers, chicken or steak!
Servings 5
Calories 241kcal
Equipment
- Knife
- large bowl
- baking sheet
- Parchment Paper or aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 2 ½ pounds Russet Potatoes large, for homemade French fries
- 1 ½ tablespoons Cajun spice mix homemade or store-bought, includes paprika garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley optional
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or canola oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional, for extra crispiness
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425℉. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Peel and cut the large russet potatoes into ¼-inch-thick sticks. Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl of ice water and soak for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch for crispier fries.
- Drain the potatoes and dry thoroughly with a paper towel.
- Add the dried potatoes to a dry bowl. Oil and toss with olive oil or canola oil, and optionally toss with cornstarch to enhance crispiness. Sprinkle the seasoning over the fries and toss to evenly coat.
- Place the fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 40-50 minutes, flipping halfway through. The fries are done when golden brown and crispy outside and soft and fluffy inside.
- Sprinkle with parsley if you wish and serve immediately.
Notes
Air Fryer Method:
Toss sliced potatoes with olive oil (or coat with cooking spray) and seasoning. Air fry at 380˚F for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through for even cooking.Deep Fry Method:
Heat canola oil to 325 to 350ºF. Fry unseasoned potatoes in batches using the double fry method: first fry at a lower temperature until tender (about 6 mins) , remove and drain, then fry again at a higher temperature (375 to 400ºF) until crispy and golden (about 3-4 mins). Remove from the hot oil, drain and apply the Cajun seasoning immediately while hot so it will adhere.Frozen Fries Option:
You can use frozen fries instead of fresh potatoes. Toss with oil and Cajun seasoning, then bake, air fry, or deep fry as above. Nutrition info based on baked Cajun Fries.Nutrition
Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 994mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1037IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg