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Cajun Fries Recipe

A batch of homemade Cajun Fries are just the ticket to satisfy that crispy, potato craving. Steps for both traditional fried and baked fries included!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 358 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Creole

Ingredients

  • 4 medium to large russet potatoes
  • 2 quarts cooking oil (8 cups)
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ⅛ to ¼ teaspoons cayenne pepper

Instructions

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  1. Place cooking oil in a deep, heavy bottomed pot over medium high heat and bring up to 325°F.
  2. Preheat your oven to 200°F and place a baking sheet on the middle rack.
  3. Wash and cut your potatoes into 1 inch sticks. Prep a plate or second baking sheet with a cooling rack set on top, near your oil pan.
  4. When oil is up to temperature, carefully drop in half the french fries. Gently stir and allow to fry for 2 to 3 minutes.*
  5. Remove from oil with a spider strainer or tongs and lay them on the cooling rack set over the baking sheet in a single layer.
  6. Cook the second batch of fries when oil returns to 325°F
  7. When fries have been fried once, bring oil temperature up to 375°F.
  8. Drop the first batch of fries into the oil carefully, and stir occasionally until the fries are crispy and golden brown, usually 2 to 3 minutes.
  9. Remove from oil to a bowl lined with paper towels. Toss gently to remove excess oil, then remove the paper towel. Add in spice blend and toss.
  10. Place seasoned cajun fries on a baking sheet in the oven and fry your second batch of fries. Repeat blotting and seasoning, then serve all the fries when ready.
  11. If you've tried this recipe, please back to tell us how it was in the comments or ratings!

Notes

  • If making larger or smaller fries than 1 inch sticks, you may need to increase or reduce your cooking time to adjust for fry thickness.
  • This recipe makes the spice blend amount needed for 4 potatoes of fries. Increase if wishing to make cajun seasoning to store.

Nutrition Information

Calories 358kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Sodium 739mg (31%) Potassium 900mg (26%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 272IU (5%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 358

% Daily Value*

Calories 358kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Sodium 739mg 31%
Potassium 900mg 19%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 272IU 5%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.