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popeyes cajun fries recipe

Cajun Fries Recipe

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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable oil
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper

Method
 

  1. Scrub and cut the potatoes into 1/2-inch sticks, then soak in cold water for 30 minutes.
  2. Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, black pepper, oregano, and white pepper in a large bowl.
  3. Drain and thoroughly pat the potatoes dry, then toss them in the spice-flour mixture in batches, pressing the coating onto each stick.
  4. Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy skillet to 350°F (175°C) and fry the coated fries in single-layer batches for 5 to 7 minutes, turning once, letting the oil return to temperature between each batch.
  5. Transfer to a wire rack, season immediately with a pinch of salt, pile onto a serving plate, and serve right away.

Notes

The soak time is built into the prep time, so the hands-on work is actually fairly light. If you want to prep ahead, you can keep the cut potatoes soaking in the fridge for up to 2 hours before you start frying. The spice blend makes a bit more than you need, so save any extra in a small jar for next time.