Crispy Spiced Potatoes with Signature Fry Sauce

Ingredients

• 3 large Russet potatoes (Washed, peeled, and cut into the desired shape)
• Salt (To taste; for the potato batter)
• 1 tsp Black pepper (For the potato batter)
• 1 tbsp Garlic powder (For the potato batter)
• 1 tbsp Onion powder (For the potato batter)
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (For the potato batter)
• 1 cup All-purpose flour (For the batter)
• 1 tbsp Dried parsley (For the batter)
• 3 tbsp Cornstarch (For the batter)
• 0.5 cup Water (Or more, as needed to make a thick batter)
• Oil (For frying)
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise (For the fry sauce)
• 2 tbsp Ketchup (For the fry sauce)
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (For the fry sauce)
• 1 tbsp Hot sauce (For the fry sauce; adjust spice level to taste)
• Salt (To taste; for the fry sauce)
• 1 tsp Garlic powder (For the fry sauce)
• 1 tsp Onion powder (For the fry sauce)
• 1 tsp Red chili flakes (For the fry sauce)
• 1 tsp Black pepper (For the fry sauce)

Steps

1. 1

   Rinse the sliced potatoes thoroughly, then pat them dry.

2. 2

   Add the flour to a bowl.

3. 3

   Add the cornstarch, dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the flour.

4. 4

   Gradually add the water, using more than 1/2 cup if needed, until a thick batter forms.

5. 5

   Mix the batter well until smooth.

6. 6

   Coat the potato slices evenly with the batter.

7. 7

   For extra-crispy potatoes, chill the battered slices in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before frying.

8. 8

   Heat oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F (180°C).

9. 9

   Fry the battered potato slices in batches over medium-low heat for 6–8 minutes, or until golden brown and fluffy-cooked.

10. 10

    Transfer the fried potatoes to a cooling rack to drain excess oil.

11. 11

    Add the mayonnaise to a separate bowl.

12. 12

    Add the ketchup, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper.

13. 13

    Whisk the sauce until smooth. Adjust the spice level to taste.

14. 14

    Serve the crispy potatoes with the signature fry sauce for dipping.

Notes

The source specifies frying at 350°F (180°C) over medium-low heat for 6–8 minutes, or until golden brown and fluffy-cooked. Oil quantity is not specified. The optional 30-minute refrigeration improves crispness.

Nutrition per serving

• snack
• side dish
• vegetarian
• deep-fried
• crispy
• spicy
• potatoes
• dipping sauce