Are cajun fries spicy?

This will very much depend on the brand of cajun seasoning you use. Most have black pepper, white pepper, and a little bit of cayenne so it's usually spicy but not too much.

What's in Cajun spice?

Cajun seasoning has paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, white pepper, cayenne, dried thyme, and sometimes dried oregano, chili peppers, mustard powder, or salt. I try to use one without added salt so that I can add it later.

Cajun Fries with House Sauce

Description

These fries are spicy, crispy, and pair really well with the homemade house sauce! Serve them as an appetizer or as a side.

Ingredients

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House sauce:

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp pickle brine
1/2-1 tsp hot sauce (I used sriracha)
1/4 sweet paprika
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp garlic powder

Cajun Fries:

1 lb (500g) russet potatoes (4 medium potatoes)
1-2 tbsp avocado oil
1 tbsp cajun spice
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp sea salt or Himalayan pink salt (skip if your cajun spice mix has added salt)

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Instructions

House sauce:

Add all ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk everything together until smooth.
Taste and adjust seasonings to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Cajun Fries:

Preheat oven to 425F (220C).
Peel the potatoes and cut them into thick fries.
Fill a large bowl with cold water and add the potatoes. Soak the potatoes for 15-30 minutes. This step is optional but helps to get rid of some of the starch and makes the fries crispier.
Drain the water and rinse the potatoes. Dry them very well with paper towels.
Add the potatoes to a large baking sheet and drizzle with avocado oil. Toss to coat.
Sprinkle with cajun spice, smoked paprika, and sea salt. Toss again to coat evenly.
Spread the potatoes out as much as you can. The more space they have, the crispier they’ll get.
Roast the potatoes for 20 minutes, flip and roast for 5-10 more minutes.
Serve the potatoes with house sauce and enjoy!

Notes

House sauce: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.

Cajun fries: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. The fries will lose their crispiness but leftovers can be eaten both cold and reheated. Reheat in the oven preheated to 350F (175C) for 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 402
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 1024 mg
Fat: 18.6 g
Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 55.2 g
Fiber: 3.4 g
Protein: 5.1 g