Description
Spicy Cajun Fries bring Louisiana’s bold flavors straight to your plate, delivering a fiery crunch that electrifies classic potato wedges. Seasoned with zesty spices and perfectly golden, these fries promise a mouthwatering journey you won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large russet potatoes
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cooking Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) vegetable oil
- Cooking spray (optional)
Instructions
- Transform russet potatoes into slender, uniform strips, ensuring consistent thickness for even cooking.
- Immerse potato strips in ice-cold water for half an hour to extract excess starch, guaranteeing maximum crispness.
- Thoroughly drain potato strips and meticulously pat dry using a pristine kitchen towel to remove all moisture.
- Heat oven to a precise 425°F, creating an optimal roasting environment for achieving golden, crunchy exteriors.
- Drizzle potato strips with vegetable oil, ensuring comprehensive and uniform coating for enhanced crispiness.
- Generously dust potato strips with Cajun seasoning, massaging spices into every crevice for robust flavor penetration.
- Arrange potato strips strategically on a baking sheet, maintaining a single layer without overcrowding to promote ideal browning.
- Roast in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, rotating midway to guarantee uniform caramelization and crisp texture.
- Upon removing from oven, dust with additional Cajun seasoning for an extra flavor punch if desired.
- Serve immediately alongside complementary dipping sauces like ranch, spicy mayo, or rich cheese sauce for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Soaking potatoes in cold water helps remove excess starch, ensuring ultra-crispy fries with a perfect golden-brown exterior.
- Pat fries completely dry before seasoning to prevent steaming and achieve maximum crunchiness in the oven.
- Spread fries in a single layer without crowding to guarantee even cooking and maximum crispiness from all sides.
- Customize the Cajun seasoning intensity by adjusting the amount or creating a homemade blend to suit personal spice preferences.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 63 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg