How to make homemade Cajun fries! These crispy baked fries are flavored with irresistible Cajun spice.
Do you like well seasoned and seasoned fries? Try these Cajun fries! Cajun seasoning is the perfect foil for crispy potatoes: this spicy-tangy spice adds just the right kick. Bake them in a hot oven and they turn out crispy and full of flavor: ideal for serving with burgers or fish. As with most fries recipes, we couldn’t tear ourselves away from the pan. How to cook them at home: without a deep fryer!
What you need for Cajun fries
Cajun fries are fries cooked with Cajun spices. You can bake them or fry them, and we prefer to bake them because it’s the easiest home cooking method. Either store-bought Cajun seasoning or DIY seasoning. We love this homemade Cajun seasoning, but we don’t always have the time to buy it that often. What you need for this recipe:
- red potatoes: Russet potatoes are the best kind for fries: they get crispy on the outside and soft on the inside
- olive oil
- cajun spice: bought or homemade; Experiment to find a brand you like!
- Salt
How to cut french fries by hand
The only tricky thing about homemade Cajun fries? Cut the fries! There are two main methods: by hand or with a chip cutter. How to quickly and easily cut french fries with a knife (or watch this video):
- Cut the ends and side: Cut off the ends of each potato, then cut off part of the side to form a bottom.
- Cut slices, then strips: Place half of the potato cut-side down and cut a 3/8-inch slice. Then set the slice on its side and cut into several long, 3/8 inch wide strips.
- Repeat: Repeat until all potatoes are cut into fries.
Alternative: Use a french fries cutter
If you frequently prepare homemade fries, you may want to invest in a french fry cutter. This gadget turns a potato into fries in just 1 second. It’s easy to use and pump them out in no time! Only downside: finding a storage space for a disposable gadget! We like ours, but we often make fries: it’s not a home cooking staple. Here is a link to the fries cutter we used.
Why soak Cajun fries before cooking
Another secret to homemade Cajun fries? Soak them before cooking. It’s not necessary if you’re frying the fries, of course. But for baking there is the best texture. Here’s what you need to know about this method:
- Soaking will make the outside crispy and the inside soft. In extensive recipe testing, we’ve found it gives just the right tender interior and crispy exterior.
- All you need is 10 minutes! Some fries recipes call for soaking for 1 hour or longer. In our testing, we found that the 10 minute soak was actually better!
- Soak while your oven preheats. This step won’t cost you any time in preparing the recipe as you can do it while the oven is preheating. Ideally, you can slice, soak, and season the fries before the oven is ready.
Cajun fries dips
Once you’ve soaked and cooked your Cajun fries until crispy, it’s time for dipping! These fries are awesome on their own, but they’re always more fun to dip, right? Here are some fries dips that go well with Cajun fries:
More fries recipes
do you like fries Here are some fun variations on the classic fried potato:
This Cajun fries recipe is…
Vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, plant-based and dairy-free.
The description
How to make homemade Cajun fries! These crispy baked fries are flavored with irresistible Cajun spice.
- 2 large red potatoes (1 1/2 at 1 3/4 Pound Sterling)*
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tbsp cajun spice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Fine salt for serving
- Preheat oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Space oven racks evenly to ensure even baking.
- Meanwhile, cut the potatoes into fries: (Watch this video or use a chip cutter.) Wash the potatoes, leaving the skin on. Cut off the ends of each potato, then cut off part of the side to form a bottom. Place the half-cut potato side down and slice a 3/8-inch slice, then set the slice on its side and cut into several long strips. Repeat until all potatoes are cut into fries. The pieces may be uneven, but aim for as uniform a thickness as possible. Watch the video for the full instructions!
- Soak in cold water (10 minutes): Place the sliced fries in a medium bowl and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear. Then fill the bowl with cold water and leave for 10 minutes (while the oven preheats). Then drain the potatoes and pat dry with a clean towel.
- Seasoning fries: Place the fries in a dry bowl and toss with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, and kosher salt. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Spread the fries out on the paper in straight lines and space them as widely as possible.
- Bake: Bake fries for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and gently flip each fries. Return to oven (turning pans on top and bottom racks). Cook for a further 8-10 minutes until crisp and golden brown, being careful to cook as the cooking time depends on the thickness of the skillet and your oven. If most of the fries still appear soft, continue cooking for a few more minutes until crispy.
- Take out of the oven. Season to taste and sprinkle with a little fine salt if you like. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Category: garnish
- Method: Cooked
- Kitchen: fries
- Diet: vegan
