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Popeyes Cajun Fries

Popeyes Cajun Fries

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🍟 Crispy, thick-cut fries with a shatteringly crunchy coating and bold Cajun spice, just like the iconic Popeyes side dish.
🌢️ Master the double-fry technique at home for restaurant-quality results with deep fry, air fry, or oven bake options.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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4 large Russet potatoes

1 tablespoon white vinegar

1 cup all purpose flour

1/4 cup cornstarch

2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

1 cup cold seltzer water (or club soda)

Avocado oil or canola oil for frying

Instructions

1-Prep the potatoes: Wash, peel, and cut Russet potatoes into 1/2-inch thick sticks. Soak in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch.

2-Parboil: Drain the potatoes and boil with 1 tablespoon of vinegar for exactly 3 minutes, then drain and pat completely dry.

3-Make the batter: Whisk together flour, cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, then slowly whisk in cold seltzer water until a thin, smooth batter forms.

4-First fry: Heat oil to 330Β°F; dip each potato stick in batter, let excess drip off, and fry in small batches for 4-5 minutes until lightly golden and tender. Transfer to a wire rack.

5-Freeze: Spread the parfried fries in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes to enhance crunch.

6-Second fry: Increase oil temperature to 375Β°F; add frozen fries in batches and fry for 3-4 minutes until deep golden brown and crispy. Drain on a wire rack.

7-Season and serve: While hot, toss the fries with additional Cajun seasoning to taste and serve immediately.

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Notes

πŸ’§ Pat the potatoes bone-dry after parboiling to prevent a soggy coating and dangerous oil splatter.
🧊 Do not skip the 15-minute freeze between friesβ€”it is the secret to that crackly, crunchy crust.
🍳 Fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature and avoid greasy, limp fries.

  • Author: Ruby Bennett
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Freeze Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Deep Fry
  • Cuisine: American, Cajun
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 46g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg