Description
Crispy, golden-brown homemade French fries tossed in a bold Cajun spice blend and cooked to perfection in the air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Russet potatoes, cut into 1/4 inch sticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Cut the Russet potatoes into uniform 1/4 inch sticks.
- Soak the potato sticks in a bowl of cold water for 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
- Drain the potatoes and pat them completely dry with a clean towel.
- In a large bowl, toss the dried fries with 2 tablespoons of olive oil until coated.
- Add the Cajun seasoning, salt, and smoked paprika to the bowl and toss again to distribute evenly.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- Place the fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer or shallow pile.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
- Let the fries rest for 2 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American/Cajun