Cajun Spiced Fries Spicy Mayo (Print Version)

Oven-baked fries tossed in Cajun spices, served with a creamy, tangy, and spicy mayo dip.

# What You Need:

→ For the Fries

01 - 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed
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 - ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
09 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1 teaspoon sea salt

→ For the Spicy Mayo

11 - ½ cup mayonnaise
12 - 1 tablespoon hot sauce (sriracha or Louisiana hot sauce)
13 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
14 - ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
15 - Pinch of salt

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Cut the potatoes into ¼-inch thick fries. Soak them in cold water for 20 minutes to remove excess starch. Drain and pat dry thoroughly.
03 - In a large bowl, toss the dried potato fries with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and sea salt until evenly coated.
04 - Arrange the fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, hot sauce, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and salt until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
06 - Serve the hot Cajun fries immediately with spicy mayo on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The spice blend hits every corner of your palate at once, smoky and sharp without overwhelming
  • These fries emerged from my oven with this satisfying crunch that made everyone go quiet for three seconds straight
02 -
  • The cold water soak actually matters, I once skipped it and learned my lesson through sad, limp potatoes
  • Your oven runs hotter or cooler than you think, set a timer for 25 minutes and check from there
03 -
  • Cut your fries as uniformly as possible so they finish cooking at the same time
  • Let the baking sheet cool completely between batches if you are making more than one

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