Oven Baked Cajun Fries
Crisp oven baked fries coated in a smoky homemade cajun spice blend.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 large russet potatoes or 3 medium potatoes
- 1 tbsp peanut oil canola or olive oil also works
- cooking spray for the baking sheet
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp red chili flakes adjust to heat preference
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
Cooking
- Wash, peel, and cut the potatoes into fries about 1/2 inch thick.
- Soak the fries in ice water for at least 30 minutes, then drain, rinse, and dry very well.
- Toss the dry fries with the oil, then mix the spices and toss until evenly coated.
- Place a baking sheet in the oven and heat to 390 degrees F. Carefully remove the hot pan and spray it with cooking spray.
- Spread the fries in a single layer and bake for about 20 minutes. Flip and bake 10 to 15 minutes more until golden and crisp.
- Taste for salt and serve hot.
Notes
Prep time includes the 30 minute soak. Serve with ketchup or spicy mayo. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat within 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer. Nutrition is an estimate.