Cajun Spiced Fries Spicy Mayo (Print View)

Oven-baked fries seasoned with bold Cajun spices served alongside a creamy, zesty spicy mayo.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Fries

01 - 1.5 lb russet potatoes
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp onion powder
06 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
07 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
08 - 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
09 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
10 - 3/4 tsp salt

→ For the Spicy Mayo

11 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
12 - 1 tbsp hot sauce (sriracha or Louisiana-style)
13 - 1 tsp lemon juice
14 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
15 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
16 - Pinch of cayenne pepper

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Wash and scrub the potatoes. Cut into 1/4-inch thick fries, leaving the skin on for extra crispness.
03 - Soak the cut potatoes in cold water for 20 minutes to remove excess starch. Drain and pat very dry with a clean towel.
04 - In a large bowl, toss the fries with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, cayenne, black pepper, and salt until evenly coated.
05 - Spread the fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not crowded.
06 - Bake for 20 minutes, flip the fries, then bake for another 15 minutes or until golden and crispy.
07 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, hot sauce, lemon juice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper until smooth.
08 - Serve the hot Cajun fries immediately with the spicy mayo on the side.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • The spicy mayo becomes addictive enough to eat with a spoon
  • Soaking the potatoes makes them restaurant crispy without deep frying
  • The spice hit is customizable from gentle warmth to full fire
02 -
  • Never skip the soaking step, it removes starch for restaurant quality texture
  • Space fries apart on the pan, overlapping pieces steam instead of crisp
  • Let spicy mayo rest 10 minutes before serving for flavors to meld
03 -
  • Use convection mode if your oven has it for even better crisping
  • Cut fries slightly thicker for extra fluffy interiors

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