Description
Cajun Spiced Fries are crispy, flavorful fries seasoned with a blend of Cajun spices, perfect as a side dish or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Wash and peel the russet potatoes. Cut them into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick, to create fries.
- Place the cut fries in a large bowl and soak them in cold water for at least 30 minutes. This helps to remove excess starch and makes them crispier.
- After soaking, drain the fries and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, oregano, and thyme.
- Toss the dried fries in the vegetable oil until evenly coated. Then sprinkle the spice mixture over the fries and toss again until well coated.
- Spread the fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, try double-baking the fries: bake them for 15 minutes, let them cool, then bake again for an additional 15 minutes.
- For a cheesy twist, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the fries during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg