Copycat Five Guys Cajun Fries
133kcal
Ingredients
- 400 g large white potatoes ~2 large baking potatoes
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon celery seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Method
- Peel your potatoes and cut them into 0.5cm - 1cm width fries.400 g large white potatoes
- Place the fries into a large bowl of ice-cold water and leave them there for at least 30 minutes (if not longer). This removes a lot of starch from the fries leaving them perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside after baking.
- While the fries are soaking, make your cajun spice mix by combing all the spices listed above.1 tsp paprika, 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp white pepper, 0.5 tsp celery seeds, 0.5 tsp salt
- Preheat your oven to 400° F | 200° C and line a large baking tray with baking paper to ensure the fries don't stick to the tray and lose
- Drain the fries and pat them completely dry. Then, place back in the (dry) bowl and add the oil and 2 tablespoon of your cajun spice mix. Stir to ensure every fry is evenly coated.1 tbsp peanut oil
- Tip the fries onto your baking tray and ensure they're spaced evenly, ideally not overlapping at all.
- Bake for 30 - 35 minutes until beautifully golden and crispy.
- Tip 1 - 2 teaspoon more of the cajun spice oven your fries and enjoy with a sprinkle of chopped parsely!
- If Using An Airfryer:Follow steps 1 - 5 above.
- 6. Air fry your fries for around 15 minutes at 400ºF | 200º C
- 7. Remove the basket, add 1tsp or so more seasoning, then air fry for another 5 minutes to make the fries extra crispy!
- 8. Remove from the air fryer and serve with chopped parsley and your choice of dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Serving1gCalories133kcalCarbohydrates23gProtein3gFat4gSaturated Fat1gPolyunsaturated Fat3gSodium593mgFiber3gSugar1g
Notes
Best served immediately. These fries will keep in the fridge for 3-5 days in an airtight container, however. Just reheat in the oven or air fryer until hot.
Top Tips
- Try to cut your potatoes into even fry shapes, roughly ¼ inch wide each way.
- Use ice-cold water to soak your potatoes after cutting them into fry shapes
- Fully pat the potatoes dry after soaking.
- Ensure your oven is fully preheated before cooking your potatoes for the perfect crispy texture.
- Space out your fries evenly on your baking tray (if using the oven method) to ensure they all cook evenly and develop that golden brown color.
- If you like your cajun fries more spicy, add a little more cayenne pepper. If you prefer a milder flavor, use less.