Ingredients
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.
Last Step:
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π§ Pat the potatoes bone-dry after parboiling to prevent a soggy coating and dangerous oil splatter.
π§ Do not skip the 15-minute freeze between friesβit is the secret to that crackly, crunchy crust.
π³ Fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature and avoid greasy, limp fries.
- 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
