Cajun Fries
Cajun Fries are seasoned fries with a crispy texture, perfect as a snack or side dish.
Equipment
- large dutch oven
- baking sheets
- slotted spoon
- spider
- kitchen towel
- large bowl
Ingredients
Potatoes
- 2 pounds large russet potatoes about 4
Seasonings
- 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt plus more as needed
- 1.5 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.75 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Frying
- 2 quarts canola or vegetable oil for deep frying
- 3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil if baking
- cooking spray if baking
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish (optional)
Serving Condiments
- remoulade for serving
- fry sauce for serving
- ketchup for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Peel and cut the potatoes into ¼-inch-thick planks, then cut them into ¼-inch-thick sticks.
- Soak the fries in ice water for at least 30 minutes or up to 12 hours.
- Drain and rinse the fries, then pat dry.
- Mix together the salt and spices in a small bowl.
Deep Frying
- Heat oil to 260ºF in a large pot. Fry the fries for about 3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Increase the heat to 350ºF and fry until golden-brown and crispy, about 2 to 4 minutes.
- Toss the fries with the spice blend and season with more salt if needed. Garnish and serve.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 425ºF and coat baking sheets with cooking spray.
- Toss the fries in oil and seasonings, then arrange them on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 20 minutes, flip, and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until golden-brown. Garnish and serve.
Notes
Serve warm with desired condiments for dipping.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg
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