I’m known for ordering things in restaurants only if they come with a side of french fries. In my humble opinion, fries are the best side for burgers and sandwiches and they are delicious from fast food restaurants and sit-down restaurants alike.
This recipe is a slightly healthier, baked alternative to the classic deep fried french fry, but soaking the potatoes before cooking allows them to crisp up perfectly. I chose golden potatoes because they have a creamier interior when cooked, but you can use whatever you have. Russet potatoes are the most common for french fries. The seasoning blend is spicy, smoky, and a little sweet, making these fries a delicious side, but also a perfect stand-alone snack.
Most of this recipe is just waiting for the potatoes to soak and bake in the oven, so it’s an easy hands-off addition to anything else you’re making. Give it a shot and be sure to share with friends, because the best french fries are enjoyed with people you love.
Baked Cajun Fries Recipe
Cook Time
35 mins
Serves
4
Ingredients
- 4 large golden potatoes
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½–1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to your preference)
- ½ tsp sugar
Steps
1
Cut potatoes into long strips, soak in water for 30 minutes to an hour to remove starch
2
Pre-heat oven to 425
3
Drain and pat potato slices dry
4
In a bowl, add potatoes, oil, and spices, mix
5
Line a tray with parchment paper, spread out potatoes so none of them are overlapping
6
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until crispy