Cajun Spiced Fries Spicy Mayo (Printable)

Oven-baked fries with bold Cajun spices paired with a creamy, tangy, and spicy mayo dip.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Fries

01 - 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed clean
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
08 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, adjust to taste
09 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1 teaspoon sea salt

→ For the Spicy Mayo

11 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
12 - 1 tablespoon hot sauce, sriracha or Louisiana style
13 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
14 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
15 - Pinch of salt

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Cut potatoes into 1/4-inch thick fries. Soak in cold water for 20 minutes to remove excess starch. Drain and pat thoroughly dry with clean towels.
03 - In a large bowl, combine dried potato fries with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and sea salt. Toss until evenly coated.
04 - Arrange fries in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
05 - While fries bake, whisk together mayonnaise, hot sauce, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and salt in a small bowl until smooth. Refrigerate until serving.
06 - Serve hot Cajun fries immediately with spicy mayo dip on the side.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The spice blend hits every flavor note with smoky, savory, and just enough heat to keep you reaching for more.
  • These oven fries get perfectly crispy without the mess of deep frying, and the spicy mayo makes them feel like something you would order at a restaurant.
02 -
  • The soaking step is absolutely non negotiable if you want truly crispy fries.
  • Thoroughly drying the potatoes after soaking is what prevents them from steaming instead of crisping in the oven.
  • Do not overcrowd the baking sheet or the fries will steam each other and lose their crunch.
03 -
  • Cut your fries as uniformly as possible so they all finish cooking at the same time.
  • Let the baked fries rest on the baking sheet for two to three minutes before serving, they will crisp up even more as they cool slightly.

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