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Twinkies on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I grilled Twinkies not long ago, and I thought, “Hey, these are good!”. Then, yesterday I tossed some Twinkies into my Char-Broil Big Easy for just a few minutes, and I thought, “Wow, these are absolutely INCREDIBLE!”. The Twinkies get a fantastic crust on them, while the insides get all ooey gooey, marshmallowy yummy! I mean, these little treats are beyond addicting!

Twinkies on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I drizzled a bit of strawberry syrup over the Twinkies on the Char-Broil Big Easy to make them extra-special. Chocolate syrup. Roasted nuts. Whipped cream. Anything can be added, but they are also beyond fantastic by themselves. You can fit a lot of Twinkies on the Big Easy at once, specially if you have the Bunk Bed basket or a Wingin’ator 3000, making them the perfect dessert for a crowd. So grab a few boxes and get to cooking!

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket

Love your Big Easy as much I love mine? Check out my Big Easy Add-Ons page and my free Big Easy eCookbook!

Note: This recipe was developed using the Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Fryer. If you are cooking using the Char-Broil Smoker-Roaster Grill you should cook with the lid open and the temperature set to High. You might also need to adjust the cooking time.

Twinkies on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Twinkies on the Char-Broil Big Easy

The Twinkies get a fantastic crust on them, while the insides get all ooey gooey, marshmallowy yummy! I mean, these little treats are beyond addicting!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, dessert
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 65kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 Twinkies
  • Your favorite toppings syrup, fruit, roasted nuts, whipped cream, ice cream, you name it!

Instructions

  • Fire up your Char-Broil Big Easy.
  • Remove the Twinkies from the wrapping and place in the Big Easy basket.
  • Lower basket into the cooker and cook for 5 minutes or until hot and starting to get toasty crunchy on the outside.
  • Remove and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g

Nutritional values are approximate.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks

Fried Onion Strips with Dipping Sauce

I like these fried onion strips with dipping sauce more than I like regular ole onion rings. I think it’s because I can eat a lot of them and still feel like I didn’t eat that many. They’re dangerously addicting, with a light batter coating and the perfect dipping shape and size. A basket of these little yummy morsels disappears faster than I want to admit.

Fried Onion Strips with Dipping Sauce

The dipping sauce is equally fantastic with the fried onion strips, with a kick of cayenne and horseradish. As much as I do like horseradish, it can get a little overwhelming for me, so I cut the amount in half when I made a batch of the sauce and it still came out great. If you’re a horseradish fan like my wife is, use the full amount and you’ll be a happy person!

If I’m cooking for a crowd, I’ll break out my big deep fryer. But, if it’s just the two of us, I’ll fire up my Fry Daddy fryer. It’s the perfect size for both of us. It fries everything perfectly. And as an added bonus, it doesn’t use a lot of oil, which saves me money.

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Also try my homemade onion rings.

Fried Onion Strips with Dipping Sauce
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Fried Onion Strips with Dipping Sauce

I like these Fried onion strips with dipping sauce more than I like regular ole onion rings. They’re dangerously addicting, with a light batter coating and the perfect dipping shape and size.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword deep-fried, dipping sauce, onion
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 402kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Sunny Anderson

Ingredients

For the onion strips

For the dipping sauce

Instructions

For the onion strips

  • Heat oil to 375 F in a deep fryer or Dutch oven.
  • Whisk together buttermilk, egg and hot sauce in a large bowl.
  • Combine flour, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl and pour into a 1 gallon re-sealable baggie.
  • Add onion slices to the buttermilk mixture and stir gently to coat.
  • Shake off excess buttermilk and add onion slices to flour mixture. Seal and gently shake to coat.
  • Working in batches, fry onions until golden brown. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Serve with dipping sauce.

For the dipping sauce

  • Whisk together all ingredients.

Nutrition

Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 1058mg | Potassium: 342mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 443IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Cajun Fried Mushrooms

I was looking for a little different (and spicier) version of fried mushrooms than you usually get when you order them at your local bar, and boy, I found it. I recently made some beer battered mushrooms, and they were absolutely outstanding. The nice light batter made the mushrooms feel light and airy. The batter on these Cajun fried mushrooms isn’t quite as light, but it has a fantastic (corn meal) crunch to it. And a really nice spicy kick. These are different than the usual fried snacks you get at a restaurant or bar. Good different.

Cajun Fried Mushrooms

The mustardy dipping sauce compliments these Cajun fried mushrooms perfectly, and it also has a bit of kick to it because, well, you need a kick and more kick is better.

If I’m cooking for a crowd, I’ll break out my big deep fryer. But, if it’s just the two of us, I’ll fire up my Fry Daddy fryer. It’s the perfect size for both of us. It fries everything perfectly. And as an added bonus, it doesn’t use a lot of oil, which saves me money.

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Zatarain’s Creole mustard is a staple in our house. We go thru it like it’s going out of style.

Zatarain's Creole Mustard, 12 oz
Zatarain’s Creole Mustard, 12 oz

Also try my beer-battered fried mushrooms. They’re yummy too!

Cajun Fried Mushrooms
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Cajun Fried Mushrooms

I was looking for a little different (and spicier) version of fried mushrooms than you usually get when you order them at your local bar, and boy, I found it. 
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword Cajun, deep-fried, mushroom
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 752kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

For the mushrooms

For the dipping sauce

Instructions

For the mushrooms

  • Mix flour, corn meal, salt, white pepper, and cayenne in a large bowl.
  • In another large bowl, whisk the egg with the milk and mustard.
  • Add 1/4 cup of the dry mixture to the egg mixture and whisk.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer to 350 F.
  • Add mushrooms to egg mixture and stir to coat.
  • Shake off excess coating and remove to the dry mixture.
  • Shake off excess coating and fry until golden brown.
  • Serve hot with dipping sauce.

For the dipping sauce

  • Whisk together all ingredients. Refrigerate until needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 752kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 1123mg | Potassium: 709mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 381IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 6mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Torchbearer Buffalo Chicken Wings

Visit my other site, For The Wing, for all things chicken-wing!

This is the second flavor of Torchbearer wing sauce that I’ve tried. The first, chipotle, was beyond crazy good with fantastic flavor and heat. The second sauce was just as crazy good!

This Buffalo wing sauce is a little tamer in the heat department, but still oh soooo good. This was my wife’s absolute favorite sauce. And her favorite wings of all time. Of all time! Man, that says a lot when you consider how many wings get eaten around here. My wife is definitely a big fan of Torchbearer Buffalo chicken wings!

Torchbearer Buffalo Chicken Wings

I coated these Torchbearer Buffalo chicken wings first (ala Hooter’s wings) and then deep fried them. Tossed them in Torchbearer sauce and chowed down. And kept chowing. Oh, and don’t waste your time with those scrawny frozen uncooked wings that look like they came off crickets and not chickens. Get the big, fresh family packs.

TorchBearer Sauces Buffalo Wing Sauce 12 Fl Oz - Heat level: 3 - Mild - All Natural, Vegan, Extract-Free, Made in USA
TorchBearer Sauces Buffalo Wing Sauce 12 Fl Oz – Heat level: 3 – Mild – All Natural, Vegan, Extract-Free, Made in USA

Get yourself some of this sauce. You will not be sorry.

I absolutely love chicken wings, cooked any way, with any sauce (or without). I love them so much that I created a free eCookbook that is full of my favorite wing recipes.

Torchbearer Buffalo Chicken Wings
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Torchbearer Buffalo Chicken Wings

I coated these Torchbearer Buffalo chicken wings first (ala Hooter’s wings) and then deep fried them. Tossed them in Torchbearer sauce and chowed down. And kept chowing. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Buffalo, wings
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 348kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine flour, salt, cayenne pepper, and paprika in bowl. Divide in half and reserve one half of the mixture.
  • Coat chicken pieces in half of the mixture and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Coat chicken in leftover flour mixture. Shake off any excess.
  • Working in batches, cook wings using the Deep Fryer method.
  • Place wings in a large bowl. Drizzle with desired amount of sauce and toss gently to coat. Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 477mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 262IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Beer-Battered Fried Mushrooms

Wow, these beer-battered fried mushrooms are dangerous. I require some serious restraint around them. And truth be told, restraint isn’t something I’m known for.

Beer-Battered Fried Mushrooms

The beer batter is perfect. Light and crunchy, it’d work on anything from shrimp to green beans to fish fillets. I liked dipping these beer-battered fried mushrooms in a tangy remoulade from Louisiana Fish Fry products. It has a bit of horseradish in it which really complimented the beefiness of the mushrooms. Ranch dressing would work too, but the kick of the horseradish in the remoulade really made this something special.

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Also try my Cajun fried mushrooms.

Beer-Battered Fried Mushrooms
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Beer Batter Fried Mushrooms

Wow, these beer-battered fried mushrooms are dangerous. I require some serious restraint around them. And truth be told, restraint isn’t something I’m known for.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword deep-fried, mushroom
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 167kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Bring enough oil to cover the mushrooms (about 3″) to 375 F in a Dutch oven or deep fryer.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the beer, flour, garlic powder, salt, pepper and parsley flakes until a smooth batter forms.
  • Add in the mushrooms and toss to coat.
  • Working in batches, deep fry the mushrooms until golden brown.
  • Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Serve with dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 591mg | Potassium: 423mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Torchbearer Chipotle Fried Chicken Wings

Visit my other site, For The Wing, for all things chicken-wing!

I’ve been contemplating how I would start this post for two days now. Not because I was searching for what to write, but because any time I started thinking about these Torchbearer Chipotle Fried Chicken wings I got hungry and had to go make something to eat.

We were in Gatlinburg, TN, not too long ago. I stopped in to All Sauced Up, a little gourmet grocery store (full of nice folk) on main (Parkway) street in downtown Gatlinburg. I grabbed two bottles of wing sauce from Torchbearer Sauces, one of spicy chipotle and one of buffalo wing. One thing I noticed was that both sauces were made from stuff I wouldn’t expect in a wing sauce, like mandarin oranges. Say what?

Well, say hello to absolutely unbelievably good. I coated these wings with the spicy chipotle sauce. Yep, its spicy. It’s got some of the best heat I’ve had. Not in-your-face-crying-tears-of-sadness heat, but good heat with fantastic flavor. The sauce comes out thick and sticks to your wings. It doesn’t roll off and create a sauce lake in your plate (or basket). It’s just spot-on great sauce.

Torchbearer Chipotle Chicken Wings

I could not get enough of these wings. I coated them first and then deep fried them. Tossed them in Torchbearer sauce and chowed down. Get you some of this sauce. You will not be sorry. At all. Oh, and the Torchbearer web site also recommends using this sauce on pork chops and in stir fry. You don’t get that from any ole normal wing sauce.

TorchBearer Sauces Chipotle Wing Sauce, 12 Ounces - Spicy - All Natural, Vegan, Extract-Free, Made in USA
TorchBearer Sauces Chipotle Wing Sauce, 12 Ounces – Spicy – All Natural, Vegan, Extract-Free, Made in USA

Also try Torchbearer’s Buffalo wing sauce.

I absolutely love chicken wings, cooked any way, with any sauce (or without). I love them so much that I created a free eCookbook that is full of my favorite wing recipes.

Torchbearer Chipotle Chicken Wings
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Torchbearer Chipotle Chicken Wings

I could not get enough of these wings. I coated them first and then deep fried them. Tossed them in Torchbearer sauce and chowed down. Get you some of this sauce. You will not be sorry.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword spicy, wings
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 348kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine flour, salt, cayenne pepper, and paprika in bowl. Divide in half and reserve one half of the mixture.
  • Coat chicken pieces in half of the mixture and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Coat chicken in leftover flour mixture. Shake off any excess.
  • Working in batches, cook wings using the Deep Fryer method.
  • Place wings in a large bowl. Drizzle with desired amount of sauce and toss gently to coat. Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 477mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 262IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Southern Fried Okra

I grew up eating a lot of okra. My dad is from Arkansas, and okra is quite popular in our family. It was almost always prepared the same way: into a frying pan with oil, cornmeal, salt and pepper. No dredging, just into the pan. And it came out crunchy good. I loved it. So, I was a little skeptical when I ran across this recipe for southern fried okra. It uses flour instead of cornmeal. I was thinking there might not be as much crunch as I remembered from all those times make okra. Well, I have to say my skepticism was completely unwarranted.

Southern Fried Okra

This southern fried okra came out absolutely fantastic. Light, crunchy, delicious. I served it as a side, but it was better than fried pickles so I’d not hesitate to serve it as an appetizer (with a nice southwestern dipping sauce, perhaps).

If I’m cooking for a crowd, I’ll break out my big deep fryer. But, if it’s just the two of us, I’ll fire up my Fry Daddy fryer. It’s the perfect size for both of us. It fries everything perfectly. And as an added bonus, it doesn’t use a lot of oil, which saves me money.

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I also love my okra grilled. Just brush them with a bit of oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss them onto the grill until done!

Southern Fried Okra
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Southern Fried Okra

This southern fried okra came out absolutely fantastic. Light, crunchy, delicious. I served it as a side, but it was better than fried pickles so I’d not hesitate to serve it as an appetizer.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword deep-fried, okra, southern
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 179kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Spicy Southern Kitchen

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a pie plate, combine the flour and seasoning.
  • In another pie plate, whisk the egg with the milk.
  • Heat 1″ of oil in a Dutch oven or cast iron skillet to 375 F.
  • Working in batches, place okra into the egg mixture and stir to coat well.
  • Shake off excess batter and place okra in flour mixture. Toss to coat well.
  • Shake off excess flour and add okra to oil. Do not overcrowd.
  • Let cook until golden brown on one side. Flip and cook until browned on the other side.
  • Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and continue cooking remaining okra.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 418mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1088IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Fried Poblano Strips

Ok, that’s it. I’m officially giving up fried onion rings. And fried pickles. From here on, it’s these fried poblano strips for me and nothing else. They have that nice crunch you get from panko breadcrumbs. And they have that nice little kick from the poblanos and cayenne. Not really hot, just a great spiciness.

Adobo Ribeye Steak with Fried Poblano Strips

I served these little treasures on top of a grilled ribeye steak. But of course you could eat fried poblano strips as a side or even an appetizer, served with a cool Ranch dipping sauce.

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Also try my Cajun fried mushrooms and beer-battered fried mushrooms.

Adobo Ribeye Steak with Fried Poblano Strips
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Fried Poblano Strips

Ok, that’s it. I’m officially giving up fried onion rings. And fried pickles. From here on, it’s these fried poblano strips for me and nothing else.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword deep-fried, peppers
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 1693kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Marcela Valladolid

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Roast the poblanos under your broiler or on the grill until well charred, turning to get all sides good and roasted.
  • Remove from heat and let cool until you can handle them.
  • Remove the charred skins and seeds. Do not rinse them in water or you’ll loose all the great roasted flavor.
  • Cut the peppers into rings (some of my peppers exploded, so I ended up with pepper bites instead of rings).
  • Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep pan to 350 F.
  • Arrange 3 shallow bowls.
  • In the first place the flour and stir in a few pinches of salt.
  • In the second bowl, crack the eggs and scramble them with a fork or whisk.
  • The last bowl is for the panko and cayenne. Just stir them together.
  • Working in batches, dip the poblano rings into the flour and coat.
  • Shake off any excess flour, then dip them into the eggs. Coat well.
  • Shake off any excess egg, and dip into the panko mixture. Coat well.
  • Slowly add the poblanos to the oil. Fry them until golden and crispy on the one side, 2-4 minutes, then flip and fry on the other side for about the same amount of time.
  • Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt.

Nutrition

Calories: 1693kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 168g | Saturated Fat: 134g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 657IU | Vitamin C: 72mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Chorizo Fried Potatoes

These chorizo fried potatoes are so good you almost don’t need anything else with them. I had a batch with breakfast, but you can also use them in tacos or tortillas – just add a little shredded cheese!

Chorizo Fried Potatoes

I love Mexican chorizo. Quite often I mix it half-and-half with ground beef for a more kicked-up dish than using just plain ole beef. It certainly makes for great chorizo fried potatoes.

When I first started cooking I kept running into recipes that called for chorizo, but they didn’t say which kind. Now it’s obvious to me, but there’s a mighty big difference between Mexican chorizo (a spicy ground meat mixture) and Spanish chorizo (a dried, salami-like spicy meat). I love them both, though.

Also try my andouille Cajun potatoes.

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This recipe is based on a recipe from Chef Valladolid.

Chorizo Fried Potatoes
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Chorizo Fried Potatoes

Great as a side or on tacos or tortillas.
Course Side
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword potatoes, spicy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 287kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Chef Valladolid

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Mexican chorizo
  • 1 small white onion diced
  • 1 pound red potatoes cut into 1/4″ dice

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and boil until starting to get tender. Remove and drain.
  • Crumble the chorizo into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until browned.
  • Remove all but 1 tablespoon of the chorizo drippings. Add in the onion and potatoes and cook until the onions are tender and the potatoes are starting to brown (I like mine with crispy edges).
  • Add the chorizo back to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 554mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 411IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Andouille Cajun Potatoes

Andouille sausage has such a great, spicy flavor. It’s up there with chorizo as my favorite sausage. A little heat and bold flavor adds a lot to what would’ve been normal (but still good) fried potatoes. These Andouille Cajun potatoes are fantastic. Potatoes need spicy sausage.

Andouille Cajun Potatoes

After you enjoy a big bowl of Andouille Cajun potatoes, you’ll want to make my Andouille po boy.

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Andouille Cajun Potatoes
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Andouille Cajun Potatoes

Andouille sausage has such a great, spicy flavor. It’s up there with chorizo as my favorite sausage. A little heat and bold flavor adds a lot to what would’ve been normal (but still good) fried potatoes.
Course Side
Cuisine Cajun
Keyword potatoes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 10
Calories 268kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Cajunlicious

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 pound Andouille sausage diced
  • 3 pounds potatoes cut into 1/2″ cubes
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
  • Add the andouille and cook until lightly browned on the edges.
  • Remove andouille to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Add potatoes. Reduce heat to medium and cover. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are just starting to turn tender.
  • Flip the potatoes, increase the heat to medium-high, add the Cajun seasoning and garlic, stir gently, and cook another 8-10 minutes or until the potatoes start to brown on the edges.
  • Remove from heat. Add the andouille back to the pan. Add the parsley and toss gently. Cover until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 465mg | Potassium: 731mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 379IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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