Description
Crispy golden fries drenched in creamy Cajun-spiced sauce, melted cheese, and a hint of Louisiana heat. These Louisiana Voodoo Fries are a bold, indulgent twist on classic comfort food that captures the soul of Southern flavor.
Ingredients
- Russet Potatoes: 3 large, peeled and cut into fries
- Vegetable Oil: 4 cups, for frying
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 tablespoons
- Heavy Cream: 1 cup
- Cheddar Cheese: 1 cup shredded
- Cajun Seasoning: 2 teaspoons
- Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Paprika: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: To taste
- Green Onions: 2 tablespoons chopped
- Pickled Jalapeños: 2 tablespoons sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat oil in a deep fryer or pot to 350°F (175°C). Line a tray with paper towels for draining.
- Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour, then gradually add cream. Stir until thickened. Add Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, and salt. Mix in half the cheese until melted.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Keep oil temperature steady and don’t overcrowd the pot.
- Assemble the Dish: Fry potatoes for 3–4 minutes, remove, rest 5 minutes, then fry again for 2–3 minutes until crispy.
- Cook to Perfection: Drain fries and season immediately with salt and Cajun seasoning.
- Finishing Touches: Pour warm sauce over fries, top with remaining cheese, green onions, and jalapeños.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot while the fries are crispy and the cheese is perfectly melted.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double fry the potatoes.
- Use freshly grated cheese for better melting.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven, not the microwave, to keep them crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg