Crispy Cajun Baked Fries Oil Free

The result is crispy fries that aren’t dried out and have BIG flavor. Plus, just a handful of ingredients, no fancy equipment, and simple methods required. Let us show you how it’s done!

How to Make Crispy Baked Fries

If you’ve ever wondered how to make baked french fries that are crispy on the outside but not dried out on the inside, you’re in the right place! The first secret is to boil the potatoes before baking them. After they are boiled until tender, you’ll cut them into wedges or strips for baking. Our second tip: Don’t crowd the potatoes. When baking, you want to have plenty of space between them and ideally just cook one baking sheet at a time. And the third? If you have a convection setting on your oven, use it! If not, it will still work, just bake for slightly longer.

Cajun Seasoning

For seasoning these fries, we opted for cajun-inspired flavor! Cajun food originated in southern Louisiana. It’s named after the French colonists (Acadians) who settled in the area after being forcibly removed from the Acadia region of Canada. (source) Along with onion, celery, and bell peppers, cajun seasoning is one of the main ingredients used to add flavor to cajun cooking. Cajun seasoning typically includes spices such as paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, cayenne, and herbs such as thyme and/or oregano. You can learn more about Cajun seasoning (vs. Creole seasoning) and ways to use it here. Our Cajun-inspired blend strays a bit from the traditional, skipping the onion powder and opting for smoked paprika for a more smoky flavor. We hope you LOVE these baked fries! They’re:Crispy on the outsideTender on the insideEasy to makeVersatileFlavorfulComforting& Delicious! They make an amazing appetizer or side, especially served with ketchup or No-Honey Mustard Sauce. And they’d be a perfect companion to things like sandwiches, burgers, and more! For quicker weeknight preparation, we’d recommend boiling the potatoes up to 3-4 days in advance and storing the unpeeled, cooked potatoes in the fridge until ready to make fries!