Spicy Cajun Seasoned Fries
Spicy Cajun Seasoned Fries
Ingredients
For the Fries
- 4 russet potatoes, large, scrubbed
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying, or 2 tablespoons for baking
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, for seasoning after cooking
For the Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, adjust to taste for spice
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Wash and scrub the russet potatoes thoroughly. Peel them if desired, or leave the skin on for a rustic touch. Cut each potato lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices, then stack the slices and cut them into 1/4-inch thick sticks (fries).
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Place the cut potato sticks into a large bowl and cover them completely with cold water. Let them soak for at least 20 minutes (or up to several hours in the refrigerator) to remove excess starch, which helps make them crispier. Drain the water and pat the fries thoroughly dry with paper towels. This is crucial for crispiness.
⏱️ 25 min
- 3
In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of fine sea salt. Mix well to create the Cajun seasoning.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Place the thoroughly dried potato sticks in a large bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil (if baking) or a light spray of oil (if deep frying). Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning mixture over the fries and toss well to ensure they are evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Choose your cooking method: **Deep Frying:** In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer, heat the 4 cups of vegetable oil to 350°F. Carefully add the seasoned fries in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 5-7 minutes per batch, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove the fries with a slotted spoon or spider and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Immediately sprinkle with the remaining 1 teaspoon of fine sea salt. **Baking (Alternative):** Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the seasoned fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded. If necessary, use two baking sheets. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until golden brown and crispy. Immediately sprinkle with the remaining 1 teaspoon of fine sea salt.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Serve the Spicy Cajun Seasoned Fries hot with your favorite dipping sauces, such as a cool ranch, spicy mayo, or a tangy barbecue sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
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Spicy Cajun Seasoned Fries
Ingredients
For the Fries
- 4 russet potatoes, large, scrubbed
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying, or 2 tablespoons for baking
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, for seasoning after cooking
For the Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, adjust to taste for spice
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Wash and scrub the russet potatoes thoroughly. Peel them if desired, or leave the skin on for a rustic touch. Cut each potato lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices, then stack the slices and cut them into 1/4-inch thick sticks (fries).
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Place the cut potato sticks into a large bowl and cover them completely with cold water. Let them soak for at least 20 minutes (or up to several hours in the refrigerator) to remove excess starch, which helps make them crispier. Drain the water and pat the fries thoroughly dry with paper towels. This is crucial for crispiness.
⏱️ 25 min - 3
In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of fine sea salt. Mix well to create the Cajun seasoning.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Place the thoroughly dried potato sticks in a large bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil (if baking) or a light spray of oil (if deep frying). Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning mixture over the fries and toss well to ensure they are evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Choose your cooking method: **Deep Frying:** In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer, heat the 4 cups of vegetable oil to 350°F. Carefully add the seasoned fries in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 5-7 minutes per batch, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove the fries with a slotted spoon or spider and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Immediately sprinkle with the remaining 1 teaspoon of fine sea salt. **Baking (Alternative):** Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the seasoned fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded. If necessary, use two baking sheets. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until golden brown and crispy. Immediately sprinkle with the remaining 1 teaspoon of fine sea salt.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Serve the Spicy Cajun Seasoned Fries hot with your favorite dipping sauces, such as a cool ranch, spicy mayo, or a tangy barbecue sauce.
⏱️ 1 min