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How to Make Oven Baked Crispy Cajun Fries

February 16, 2015 by naivecookcooks 31 Comments

Super crispy oven baked Cajun fries to kick off Fat Tuesday!  

How to Make Oven Baked Crispy Cajun Fries

 POTATO.FRIES.

That’s what I woke up thinking today and since all over instagram it’s Mardi Gras and I see people eating and drinking their hearts out as if that’s their business, I don’t want to be left behind!!

Yes that’s the kind of love affair I share with food, I want to be part of every darn food thing happening around me if that’s possible. So since this weekend was all about indulgence, trying out new restaurants, breakfast in bed, skinny taste’s baked chicken parmesan (BEST EVER!), chocolate pudding pie (By the pioneer woman – my best chocolate pudding ever!) and yes among all this good food we ate in 2 days I had a major recipe fail with my diablo chicken pasta (though Jerry’s sauce fixing skills saved our dinner!). So after all this eating you might think I would like to slow down but that’s just not me!

How to Make Oven Baked Crispy Cajun Fries Out of Oven

I had to make some sort of delicious Mardi Gras inspired food and what better than baked cajun flavored potato fries? Hey baking totally passes for being healthy. So you can without any guilt eat them for your breakfast, lunch or dinner. No judging!

Super crispy oven baked fries with delicious cajun flavors. Once my fries are fully cooked I like to coat them in little bit of olive oil and some more seasoning to give that final touch. These are so delicious that we enjoyed the leftovers by heating them on a hot skillet with little oil. Tasted just like fresh!

Make Oven Baked Fries Served with Ketchup

I know some of you have been asking about the right technique to bake as earlier even I used to end up with soggy fries almost all the time. But after making them quite a few times, I have learnt few things and here I would like to share those so you can have really crispy fries that are baked.

1. Always always try to cut your potatoes in same thickness to ensure even cooking.

2. Soak them in hot hot water for 15-30 minutes as it helps in getting rid of starch which in turn ensures they turn out super crispy.

3. Bake for good 20-30 minutes on one side and then using tongs or fork, slowly flip them and bake again for another 15-30 minutes depending on how crispy you want.

Just some really simple yet effective tips which will make a big difference!

How to Make Oven Baked Fries
 
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Prep time
30 mins
Cook time
45 mins
Total time
1 hour 15 mins
 
Super crispy oven baked Cajun fries to kick off Fat Tuesday!
Author: Naive Cook Cooks
Ingredients
  • 6 medium size russet potatoes
  • 1 tbsp cajun seasoning
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 4-5 tbsp olive oil, divided
Instructions
  1. Wash the potatoes, peel and cut them in almost equal size thickness.You can see the steps by step pictures underneath to give you an idea. I usually cut the potato in half lengthwise.Then I again cut the two halves in half lenthwise, thus ending with 4 pieces. Then I cut each piece in 3-4 long sticks.
  2. Keep a hot water bowl nearby and keep adding the potatoes in there as it will help to remove starch thus ensuring crispy exterior of potatoes.
  3. Let them sit in hot water for good 15-30 minutes. Rinse and wipe potatoes with clean paper towel. Now take a plastic bag or zip lock and add potatoes in there.
  4. In another mix all the spices together.
  5. Add half of the spice mix to the potatoes and add 3 tbsp oil. Seal the bag and toss them around so they get properly coated with the oil and spice mix.
  6. Preheat oven to 400F.
  7. Lay the potatoes in a single layer on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake for good 20-25 minutes and then flip them around using tongs or spoon whatever is easy. Bake for another 15-25 minutes until you get the desired crispiness.
  8. Transfer them to a bowl and add the remaining spice mix along with oil. Toss them around and serve immediately!
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Here I have taken some step by step shots .

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Comments

  1. Sues says

    February 17, 2015 at 9:12 AM

    These fries look seriously perfect!! Best way possible to kick off Fat Tuesday 🙂

    Reply
    • naivecookcooks says

      February 18, 2015 at 12:49 AM

      Agreed girl!!

      Reply
  2. Linda @ Veganosity says

    February 17, 2015 at 10:43 AM

    Yum! These look awesome. Great tip about soaking them in hot water to remove the starch. 🙂

    Reply
    • naivecookcooks says

      February 18, 2015 at 12:18 AM

      Try them Linda!! They taste amazing

      Reply
  3. Amanda says

    February 17, 2015 at 1:15 PM

    These fries look delicious!

    Reply
    • naivecookcooks says

      February 18, 2015 at 12:18 AM

      Thanks Amanda!!

      Reply
  4. Christina @ Bake with Christina says

    February 17, 2015 at 2:18 PM

    Mmm those fries look so yummy and flavorful! I love all the flavors going on with these fries!! 🙂

    Reply
    • naivecookcooks says

      February 18, 2015 at 12:18 AM

      Thanks girl!!

      Reply
  5. Bri | Bites of Bri says

    February 17, 2015 at 2:29 PM

    I love oven fries! I never even thought to add cajun flavors and I bet they’re amazing! Ever since I started soaking the potatoes, oven fries are my go to at home because they get so crispy with just a little planning ahead 🙂

    Reply
    • naivecookcooks says

      February 18, 2015 at 12:18 AM

      I know isn’t it easy better than fried and then no guilt too?!! Thanks for stopping by!!

      Reply
  6. Manali @ CookWithManali says

    February 17, 2015 at 5:26 PM

    They look super yum Ami but I can’t see the recipe! :/

    Reply
    • naivecookcooks says

      February 17, 2015 at 5:42 PM

      Ohh something went wrong!! Just fixed it!! Thanks a ton girl!! :))

      Reply
  7. Savita @ ChefDeHome says

    February 17, 2015 at 6:33 PM

    These fries look super yummy, Ami! Also, I love the idea of fat-free Tuesday. Awesome! 🙂

    Reply
    • naivecookcooks says

      February 18, 2015 at 12:17 AM

      Thanks Savita!!

      Reply
  8. Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says

    February 18, 2015 at 12:58 AM

    Baked Cajun Fries looks and sounds so DAMN indulging Amy! 🙂

    Reply
    • naivecookcooks says

      February 19, 2015 at 6:47 AM

      Hehe thanks!!

      Reply
  9. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

    February 18, 2015 at 5:57 AM

    I am a sucker for fries and love the cajun spices you added to these! They look amazing!

    Reply
    • naivecookcooks says

      February 19, 2015 at 6:46 AM

      Thanks!

      Reply
  10. Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says

    February 19, 2015 at 10:34 PM

    Homemade fries are the best!! I love all the seasonings on these. So yummy!

    Reply
  11. ranjani says

    February 22, 2015 at 9:30 PM

    Wow great pictures. I enjoyed reading the post.

    Reply
    • naivecookcooks says

      February 26, 2015 at 12:25 AM

      Thanks girl!! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Miranda says

    February 26, 2015 at 5:11 PM

    Okay so I’m in the middle of making these right now (my own spices, but the same hot water soaking method and use of parchment paper)…

    Is there any particular reason you advised the use of parchment paper? I actually had to remove the paper halfway through the cooking time because my oven was smoking A LOT. I mean the air in my kitchen looks like that of a seedy English pub from the 70’s.

    Does the paper help them to crisp up or is the hot water method alone enough to do that? Either way, thanks for the tips and ideas! I can’t wait to eat way too many french fries.

    Reply
    • naivecookcooks says

      February 26, 2015 at 5:13 PM

      Haha !! I had the same problem once when instead of parchment paper i was using butter paper!! And did you used a paper towel or something to make sure your potatoes are completely dry??

      Reply
      • naivecookcooks says

        February 26, 2015 at 5:14 PM

        Let me know!

        Reply
  13. Sid says

    August 28, 2015 at 9:36 PM

    Woah! They look pretty awesome. Trying it out this weekend.
    Thanks 🙂

    Reply
    • naivecookcooks says

      August 28, 2015 at 9:37 PM

      Hope you like them!!

      Reply
  14. Nancy says

    October 9, 2015 at 11:52 PM

    Hey!! A very basic question. Once the oven os pre heated do i switch it off and then spread it for 15 to 25 mins or keep the oven on while the fries are inside..i am actually a Novice!!

    Reply
    • naivecookcooks says

      October 9, 2015 at 11:53 PM

      No worries Nancy. You can ask all sort of questions here. You need to keep the oven on while fries are inside. Keep an eye as timing might vary according to the oven type you are using.

      Reply

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