Cajun Oven Fries Recipes

CRISPY CAJUN OVEN BAKED FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475
• Wash potatoes
• Slice potatoes into strips.
• Cover with hot water and let sit for 20 minutes.
• Prepare the cajun blend by combining all spices in a bowl, set aside.
• Drain potatoes and dry them off thoroughly.
• Brush a baking pan with 3 tablespoons of oil and sprinkle pan with 1/3 of the cajun seasoning.
• Toss the potatoes with 1 tablespoon of oil and sprinkle lightly with seasoning.
• Place the potatoes on the pan in a single layer.
• Cover with foil and bake 5 minutes.
• Remove foil and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown on the bottom.
• Flip potatoes and continue baking until crisp and golden, about 10-15 minutes. Keep an eye on them.
• Remove from oven and sprinkle with the rest of the cajun seasoning.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Serve hot.

CAJUN OVEN FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Cut potatoes into wedges. In a large bowl, combine oil, hot sauce, thyme, paprika, and cumin. Toss potatoes in dressing and spread out in a single layer on a nonstick cookie sheet. Season wedges with salt and pepper and roast for 20 minutes, turning once.

MADE-OVER BLACKENED CAJUN SKILLET FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Cut the potatoes into long wedges about 1-inch thick. Toss the potatoes with the olive oil and Cajun seasoning. Heat an ovenproof large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the potatoes in a single layer. Cook, turning, until browned on all sides, about 15 minutes. Slowly add 1/4 cup water to the skillet and transfer the entire skillet to the oven.
• Continue to cook the potatoes, turning once, until the potatoes are tender and the outsides are crisped, about 20 more minutes. Meanwhile, mix the yogurt with the mustard and a pinch salt. Serve the potatoes warm with the mustard dipping sauce.

CAJUN BAKED FRENCH FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Mix olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, Cajun seasoning, and sea salt in a large resealable bag. Add potatoes and toss to evenly coat with seasoned oil. Spread coated potatoes in 1 layer onto a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Stir potatoes with a spatula and continue cooking until crisp, about 10 more minutes.

CAJUN HOME FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pierce potatoes with a fork and place on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 1 hour. Let cool completely, 15 to 20 minutes. Dice potatoes, leaving the skin on.
• Heat a large cast iron frying pan or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil. When hot, add onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Saute until veggies have softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add potatoes, butter, thyme, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Top with parsley.

CAJUN STYLE OVEN FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a small bowl, combine oregano, thyme, paprika, cayenne, black pepper, sugar, cumin, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, Tabasco sauce, and oil; mix well into a paste.
• Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil; pour a small amount of oil onto foil and spread with a paper towel.
• Peel potatoes and slice into french fry shapes.
• Place fries in a plastic bag with paste and work paste onto fries; alternatively you can do this in a bowl, but the bag method is easier.
• Place fries on lined baking sheet, trying not to let edges touch.
• Bake in preheated oven for approximately 30-35 minutes (your time may vary with the size fry you cut); turn once during cooking to brown underside.