ALMOST Instant Cajun Fries
Joshua Weissman published this recipe on joshuaweissman.com. SeeMeCook added ingredient weights and nutrition.
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Crispy frozen French fries fried until golden, then seasoned while hot with a homemade Cajun blend of cayenne, garlic, smoked paprika, and white pepper. The fries are cooked in batches and served immediately.
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Cuisine
- American
Ingredients
Cajun Seasoning
French Fries
- 3.04 kg
Weights are estimates. Together, the ingredients weigh about 4.06 kg before cooking, which is about 675 g per serving.
Steps
Cajun Seasoning Method
Make the Cajun seasoning: Put all seasoning ingredients in a small mixing bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined.
French Fries Method
Heat the vegetable oil in a 6–8-quart heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to 350°F (180 °C) (176°C (350 °F)).
When the oil reaches temperature, use a large stainless-steel slotted spoon or spider to gently lower the frozen fries into the oil in 2–3 batches. Fry each batch for about 2–4 minutes, until bubbling has subsided and the fries are golden and crisp.
Lift each batch from the oil with the slotted spoon or spider skimmer and let excess oil drain for a few seconds. Transfer the fries to a large heat-proof bowl and immediately season to taste with Cajun seasoning. Taste before adding salt, since some frozen fries are already salty.
Drain the seasoned fries on a wire rack-lined baking tray. Repeat with the remaining fries and serve immediately.
Notes
A preferred premade Cajun seasoning may be used instead; check whether it contains salt. Frozen fries may already be seasoned, so taste before adding more salt.
Nutrition
These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.
- Calories
- 4745
- Protein
- 5 g
- Carbs
- 45 g
- Fat
- 516 g
- Fiber
- 6 g
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