Cajun Spiced Fries (Printable)
Crispy oven-baked fries tossed in a bold, smoky Cajun seasoning blend. Perfect as a snack or a flavorful side.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Potatoes
01 - 2 pounds russet potatoes, scrubbed
→ Seasoning & Oil
02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
08 - ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
09 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
10 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional Garnish
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Cut the potatoes into ½-inch thick fries. Place them in a large bowl of cold water and soak for 20 minutes to remove excess starch. Drain the fries and pat them completely dry with a clean kitchen towel.
03 - In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
04 - In a large bowl, toss the dried fries with olive oil until thoroughly coated. Sprinkle the prepared Cajun seasoning blend over the fries and toss again to ensure an even coating.
05 - Spread the seasoned fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Ensure there is no overlapping to promote even crisping.
06 - Bake for 30–35 minutes, turning the fries halfway through the cooking process, until they are golden brown and crisp.
07 - Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. If desired, sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You're going to adore how incredibly crispy these fries get in the oven, almost like they were deepfried.
- The vibrant, smoky Cajun seasoning adds such a delightful kick that makes them far more interesting than your average fry.
02 -
- Never skip the potato soak and the subsequent thorough drying this was a gamechanger for me in achieving truly crispy oven fries.
- Spreading the fries in a single layer without overcrowding is absolutely essential; otherwise, they'll steam instead of crisp up.
03 -
- For an almost impossibly crisp result, leverage your oven's convection bake setting if you have one it circulates hot air for superior browning.
- Consider a second soak in ice water for 10 minutes after the initial soak, followed by thorough drying, to achieve nextlevel crispiness.