Crispy Cajun Potatoes: Restaurant-Style Recipe
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About Crispy Cajun Potatoes: Restaurant-Style Recipe
Craving those irresistible Cajun potatoes from your favorite barbeque restaurant? This recipe lets you recreate the magic at home! Get ready for perfectly crispy potatoes, bursting with flavor, thanks to a homemade Cajun spice blend and creamy mayonnaise mixture. Inspired by a memorable meal at Barbeque Nation, I've perfected this easy-to-follow recipe that delivers the same delicious taste. Prepare to impress your friends and family with these addictive Cajun potatoes – they're guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Time & More
Prep20 minutes
Cook20 minutes
Total40 minutes
Ingredients
For the Cajun Spice Mix:
- 1 tbsp Herbs and basil. a pre-made cajun seasoning blend can also be substituted., dried, such as oregano, thyme
- 1/2 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tbsp Pepper Flakes red
- 1/4 tbsp Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Pepper black
- 1 tsp Salt
For the Cajun Mayonnaise:
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Ketchup tomato ketchup
- 1 Onion finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp Cumin roasted
For the Potatoes:
- 8-10 Potato baby potatoes, parboiled
- 1/2 tbsp Corn Flour
- 3-4 tbsp Vegetable Oil or other cooking oil
- 2 tbsp Coriander chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Cajun Spice Mix
- Combine dried herbs, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, paprika, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Mix well.
Parboil the Potatoes
- Parboil the baby potatoes until tender but still firm. This usually takes about 10-15 minutes.
Make the Cajun Mayonnaise
- In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, chopped onion, and roasted cumin powder. Mix well and let it sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Prepare the Potatoes for Frying
- Gently press each parboiled potato to flatten slightly. Do not peel the skin. Dust the potatoes lightly with cornstarch.
Fry the Potatoes
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4-5 potatoes at a time, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy.
Serve
- Transfer the crispy potatoes to a serving plate. Drizzle generously with the Cajun mayonnaise mixture. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips
- For extra crispy potatoes, pat them dry with paper towels before dusting with cornstarch.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when frying. This ensures even cooking and prevents steaming.
- Adjust the amount of Cajun spice mix to your liking. Start with less and add more if needed.
- If you don't have roasted cumin powder, you can toast whole cumin seeds in a dry pan and grind them into a powder.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 103mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
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This is so tempting! Thank you.
Absolutely mouthwatering! Great share.
Very interesting recipe
This is fantastic! Thank you for sharing.