Cajun Fries
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Cajun Fries
Description
This recipe offers two options for Cajun Fries: cutting and soaking fresh potatoes or using frozen fries. Fresh potatoes are sliced uniformly, soaked in cold water with white vinegar to remove excess starch and improve crispiness, then dried and tossed in cooking oil before baking on hot trays. The fries bake first at a moderate temperature, then at a higher heat to finish crisping. Frozen fries can be prepared similarly but require adjusting time and temperature according to package instructions.
The fries are finished by tossing with a Cajun seasoning blend that provides warmth and complexity. The seasoning is adjustable to taste. Popular potato varieties suitable for frying include Yukon Gold, Russet, Sebago, and Desiree. Vegetable oil is the default fat used, but alternatives like olive, canola, sunflower, or coconut oil can be substituted.
This versatile recipe can serve as a side for meals or a standalone snack. Using vinegar in the soak phase enhances texture, and note that the seasoning blend can either be store-bought or homemade for a customized flavor profile.
Ingredients
For Homemade fries
- 4 potato see notes 1&2, large
- 2 tablespoon white vinegar ((see note 3))
- ¼ cup neutral cooking oil see note 4, generic cooking oil
If using Frozen Fries
- 1 lb French Fries see note 2, frozen
Seasoning
- 1½ tablespoon Cajun seasoning (more to taste (see note 5))
Instructions
For homemade fries in oven/air fryer (See below for frozen fries)
- Cut the potatoes into thick slices and then cut into even-sized fries.4 large potatoes
- Transfer to a large bowl and cover with cold water, add the vinegar and leave to soak for at least 30 minutes, but you can leave them for a couple of hours.2 tbsp white vinegar
OVEN COOKING
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF/190°C
- Place two baking sheets in the oven to heat up.
- Drain and rinse the potatoes, then dry well on a clean tea towel.
- Place the potatoes in a dry bowl and pour over the oil.¼ cup / 60 ml oil
- Turn the potatoes with your hands until they are all evenly coated.
- Remove the trays from the oven and line them with parchment/cooking paper.
- Add the potatoes to the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake the potatoes in the middle to bottom of the oven for 25 minutes. Increase the heat to 425ºF/220ºC and cook for a further 20 minutes.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven, tip into a bowl, and sprinkle with the cajun seasoning while they are still hot.1½ tbsp Cajun seasoning
AIR FRYER COOKING
- Preheat your air fryer to 375ºF/190ºC and your oven to 200ºF/90ºC
- Drain and rinse the potatoes, then dry well on a clean tea towel.
- Place the potatoes in a dry bowl and pour over the oil.¼ cup / 60 ml oil
- Turn the potatoes with your hands until they are all evenly coated.
- Add the first batch of fries to the bottom of the air fryer basket, making sure not to stack them on top of each other.
- Cook for 15 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
- Place the cooked fries on a rack on a baking sheet.
- Place in the warm oven while the other batches of fries are cooking.
- Once you are done with all the potatoes, remove them from the oven, tip into a bowl, and sprinkle with the cajun seasoning while they are still hot.1½ tbsp Cajun seasoning
For Frozen French Fries (See above for homemade fries)
- Cook the fries as per the packet instructions.1 lb / 450 g frozen french fries
- To make the most of your frozen fries, preheat your oven/air fryer and don't allow the fries to defrost beforehand.
- If you can, bake the frozen fries on an oven rack to ensures they cook evenly.
- Once cooked, sprinkle with the cajun seasoning and serve.1½ tbsp Cajun seasoning
Notes
- Use Yukon Gold, Russet, Sebago, Red Delight, King Edward, or Desiree potatoes for best fry texture.
- Soaking potatoes in cold water with white or apple cider vinegar removes starch and helps crispiness.
- Vegetable oil is recommended, but olive, canola, sunflower, or melted coconut oil can be used as alternatives.
- Frozen French fries offer a quicker preparation option.
- You can buy pre-made Cajun seasoning or make your own Cajun spice blend.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 135kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1312IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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