Copycat Five Guys Cajun Fries Recipe
It's a homemade version of the Copycat Five Guys Cajun Fries Recipe prepared in an oven or an air fryer. Extremely crispy, spicy, and perfectly flavored with a similar Five Guys Cajun seasoning blend. I successfully replicated this recipe after many attempts. It's a close approximation that hopefully will help you to get the same taste, and texture that we all love.
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Servings: 2 Persons
Calories: 499kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Potatoes Russet potatoes are ideal! or use other starchy potatoes. Best cut size is ⅜".
- 1.5 tablespoon Peanut oil Substitute: olive oil, vegetable oil, canola oil
- ½ teaspoon Salt
Cajun French Fry Seasoning Blend
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoon cajun seasoning blend
- ½ teaspoon cayeene pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
Prepare Potatoes For Cajun Fries
- Properly wash, peel and cut the potato fries.
- After cutting, wash the fries and dip into chilled water for 5 minutes.
- Strain the water and spread fries on absorbent paper to make it dry.
- Now generously sprinkle the Cajun Seasoning Blend on dried fries.
- Rub with hands to evenly mix with potatoes.
- Add peanut oil in seasoned fries, and give it a good mix.
Oven Baked Cajun Fries
- Set the fries randomly in a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Preheat the oven at 375°F or 190°C.
- Place the baking tray in oven and bake it for about 30 to 40 minutes.
- As the fries get crispy, take it out and sprinkle the Cajun seasoning.
- Serve with sauce.
Air Fryer Cajun Seasoned Fries
- Preheat the air fryer at 380 degrees F. Brush the peanut oil on the fryer basket.
- Place the seasoned fries. Don't make it crowded. Arrange according to the size of air fryer.
- Air fry for 25 to 30 minutes. Check the fries after 15 minutes and reshuffle if it's required.
- Take it out, season with Cajun Seasoning, and serve!
Deep Fried Cajun Fries
- In heated oil, deep fry the seasoned fries until they turn to golden brown color. For extra crispy fries, fry them twice. The first fry at a lower temperature cooks the inside, and the second fry at a higher temperature creates a crispy exterior.
Notes
- To get the best result, cut the fries in a uniform style. Boardwalk-style fries are best for 5 guys fries.
- To get the crispy oven fries, use a convection oven as it is really helpful to make crispy fries.
- Make sure to dry the potatoes before baking. Otherwise, the moisture can make it soggy after baking.
- Never soak the potatoes in chilled water for a long time.
- Use little oil for baking as too much can make it oily and messy in texture. Avoid over-crowding the baking dish.
- Always bake in a preheated oven.
- Use parchment paper or aluminum foil for baking otherwise the potatoes will stick to the pan of the baking dish.
- Season the fries right after baking.
Nutrition
Calories: 499kcal
