Crispy Cajun Fries
These crispy Cajun fries get their crunchiness from a combination of corn flour and cornmeal.
Servings 6
Calories 1256kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds russet potatoes cut into fries
- Louisiana hot sauce to taste
- 1 cup corn flour
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- vegetable oil for frying
- kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Place uncooked fries into a large bowl of cold water. Add the hot sauce and stir. Let soak for 10 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or Dutch oven to 375 F.
- Place corn flour, corn meal and Cajun seasoning in a large resealable bag or container.
- Drain the potatoes but do not pat dry. You want them damp. Add to the seasoning bag. Seal and shake to coat.
- Fry potatoes (working in batches if needed) 7-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack on a baking sheet or paper towel-lined plate and season with salt.
Nutrition
Calories: 1256kcal | Carbohydrates: 275g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 4472mg | Fiber: 26g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 6910IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 309mg | Iron: 13mg