These Cajun Fries are a flavor-packed twist on everyone's favorite side dish. Serve up a heaping plate of golden-brown fries, each one dusted with the perfect blend of Cajun spices. They are easy to make, with some basic potatoes, a dash of oil, and a mix of Cajun spices. And if you are pushed for time, use some oven fries. You can serve them up however you like – as a sidekick to a juicy burger, alongside a grilled chicken breast or steak, or even solo with your favorite dipping sauce.
For homemade fries in oven/air fryer (See below for frozen fries)
Cut the potatoes into thick slices and then cut into even-sized fries.4 large potatoes
Transfer to a large bowl and cover with cold water, add the vinegar and leave to soak for at least 30 minutes, but you can leave them for a couple of hours.2 tbsp white vinegar
OVEN COOKING
Preheat the oven to 375ºF/190°C
Place two baking sheets in the oven to heat up.
Drain and rinse the potatoes, then dry well on a clean tea towel.
Place the potatoes in a dry bowl and pour over the oil.¼ cup/ 60ml oil
Turn the potatoes with your hands until they are all evenly coated.
Remove the trays from the oven and line them with parchment/cooking paper.
Add the potatoes to the baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake the potatoes in the middle to bottom of the oven for 25 minutes. Increase the heat to 425ºF/220ºC and cook for a further 20 minutes.
Remove the potatoes from the oven, tip into a bowl, and sprinkle with the cajun seasoning while they are still hot.1½ tbsp Cajun seasoning
AIR FRYER COOKING
Preheat your air fryer to 375ºF/190ºC and your oven to 200ºF/90ºC
Drain and rinse the potatoes, then dry well on a clean tea towel.
Place the potatoes in a dry bowl and pour over the oil.¼ cup/ 60ml oil
Turn the potatoes with your hands until they are all evenly coated.
Add the first batch of fries to the bottom of the air fryer basket, making sure not to stack them on top of each other.
Cook for 15 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
Place the cooked fries on a rack on a baking sheet.
Place in the warm oven while the other batches of fries are cooking.
Once you are done with all the potatoes, remove them from the oven, tip into a bowl, and sprinkle with the cajun seasoning while they are still hot.1½ tbsp Cajun seasoning
For Frozen French Fries (See above for homemade fries)
Cook the fries as per the packet instructions.1 lb/ 450g frozen french fries
To make the most of your frozen fries, preheat your oven/air fryer and don't allow the fries to defrost beforehand.
If you can, bake the frozen fries on an oven rack to ensures they cook evenly.
Once cooked, sprinkle with the cajun seasoning and serve.1½ tbsp Cajun seasoning
Notes
Yukon Gold, Russet, Sebago, Red Delight, King Edward or Desiree potatoes are all good for making fries/hot chips.
You can make your own fries using the instructions, or for a quicker alternative use frozen French fries.
I use white vinegar, but you can use apple cider vinegar instead.
I use vegetable oil for making fries but you can sub with olive oil/canola oil/sunflower oil/melted coconut oil.
You can buy a store-bought cajun blend or make your own with this recipe: Cajun Seasoning Blend