What Makes This Recipe So Good
There’s a ton of deep, rich, smoky flavor in these homemade cajun fries, but don’t let that scare you away. And despite the cayenne pepper, they’re not hot, so even the most heat-averse among you will enjoy them! Plus they’re baked and not fried, yet still perfectly crispy outside and perfectly fluffy inside. No soggy fries here!The whole recipe is unbelievably simple. Honestly, the hardest part of the whole process is cutting up the potatoes. If you’ve got a good, sharp knife, though, then even that’s a breeze.Instead of a store-bought Cajun seasoning, we’re using a delicious blend of spices that you can totally tweak and adjust to really dial in the flavors just how you like them. If you’d rather keep thing super, super simple and use some Tony Chachere’s, go for it!
Chef’s Tips
Be careful not to overcook the fries! All ovens cook differently, and everyone likes their fries a little different, so a 40-minute total cook time may be too long for your preferences and your equipment. After you flip them over, check them periodically and take them out of the oven when they’re as done as you like.Russet fries will give you the best texture and doneness, thanks to their high starch content. Make sure you start out with potatoes that are roughly the same size and shape, and cut them into fries of the same size and shape (or as close as possible). If you turn your potatoes into steak fries and shoestring fries, they’ll all cook at different rates, and you risk under- or over-cooking them.Can you cook these cajun fries in the air fryer instead of the oven? Well, I didn’t test it that way, but I don’t see why not! We’re big fans of air fryer fries over here. For these fries in particular, I’d prep them as instructed below, then air fry them at 375°F for 10-15 minutes – but stop and shake the basket to toss the fries every 5 minutes. That way they cook evenly, plus you can check on their doneness and take them out before time is up if you need to.
The Perfect Pairings for Delicious Fries
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