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A pile of seasoned French fries on a plate next to pieces of fried chicken.

Crispy Cajun Fries

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 5 large russet potatoes
  • Ice and water
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup Cajun seasoning
  • Peanut oil

Instructions

  • Slice potatoes into fries, leaving the skin on.
  • Place the potatoes in an ice bath for 25 minutes and add salt to the ice bath.
  • Drain the potatoes and pat them really dry.
  • Place the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Cover with cornstarch and Cajun seasoning and mix well.
  • Let sit for 20 minutes.
  • Fry at 300-325°F for 4-5 minutes.
  • Remove from the grease, increase the temperature to 375°F, and fry until golden brown and crispy.