Cajun Baked French Fries

Cajun Baked French Fries

perfect, healthy baked French fries

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 1h
Total Time: 1h 10m
Temp.: 400 °F
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (10 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

369
Calories
9.4g
Fat
65.5g
Carbohydrates
7.7g
Protein
0mg
Cholesterol
399mg
Sodium
Cajun Baked French Fries

Recipe Description

My kids would eat French fries every day if they could. As a mom, I try to find the right balance between keeping my kids both happy and healthy! These Cajun Baked French Fries have become a staple in our house – my kids love them, and because they are baked they are healthier than regular French fries. Win-win! They are easy to prepare and they make a great accompaniment for hamburgers, grilled chicken or pork chops.

To make perfect, healthy baked French fries every time, simply combine garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, Cajun seasoning, and sea salt with olive oil. Use the cajun mix to coat potato wedges. Bake in the oven and voila you have easy, no-mess and delicious French fries.

To make Cajun Baked French Fries, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Cajun Baked French Fries

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat the oven and prepare a baking tray

    15 min

    Preheat the oven to 400 °F and set a baking tray to one side.

  2. 2

    Prepare the cajun seasoning

    2 min
    Step 2 - Cajun Baked French FriesStep 2 - Cajun Baked French Fries

    In a large resealable bag or plastic bag, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, Cajun seasoning, and sea salt.

  3. 3

    Coat the potatoes

    2 min
    Step 3 - Cajun Baked French Fries

    Place the in the bag and shake well to coat fully with the seasoning.

  4. 4

    Place the potatoes on the baking tray

    5 min
    Step 4 - Cajun Baked French Fries

    Arrange the potato fires on the baking tray. Spread the out so that they form one layer.

  5. 5

    Bake

    35 min
    Step 5 - Cajun Baked French Fries

    Bake in the oven for about 35 minutes.

  6. 6

    Shake

    10 min
    Step 6 - Cajun Baked French Fries

    Shake the potato fires - if any have stuck to the baking tray, loosen them with a spatula. Continue cooking for about 10 more minutes until the fries are crispy on the outside.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Cajun Baked French Fries

    Serve it hot.

These Cajun Baked French Fries have changed mealtimes in our house! Everyone loves them - they are super-tasty and healthy too. You won’t believe they came out of the oven. Try them and come back to leave a comment letting me know how you get on.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (10 reviews)
Sophia
December 12, 2024
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Absolutely! I made these for a small get-together with friends, and they devoured them! The Cajun spice brings a fantastic kick. It's now my go-to recipe for easy, healthy fries. Thank you for sharing this recipe with us. It genuinely made my evening memorable!

Bella Johnson
March 22, 2024
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Simply the best!

Ursula Bennett
October 20, 2023
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Superb!

Nina
June 13, 2023
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Super easy recipe. I made these for my friends during a movie night, and they loved them. Healthy alternative and so crunchy. Definitely a must-try if you want to impress.

Ricardo
April 19, 2023
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I made these Cajun fries for a family BBQ, and everyone loved them. A Big hit!

Diana Smith
June 8, 2022
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Superb! My kids can't get enough of these Cajun Baked French Fries. I love that they are healthier. They pair so well with our weekend grilled burgers, making family meals fun and nutritious.

Nathaniel Smith
March 8, 2022
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Absolutely delicious fries!

Will
October 28, 2020
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Super tasty fries!

Gina
June 5, 2019
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Superb fries! Kids love helping.

Athina
May 10, 2019
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I love it! Lilly, thank you!

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