Specialty Fries Recipe
Cajun or Garlic Parmesan!
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Ingredients
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Fries Base
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Potatoes
Wash, peel, and cut the russet potatoes into thin strips. Soak the fries in cold water for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 3
Fry the Potatoes
Drain the fries from the water and pat them dry. Fry the potatoes in batches until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Season the Fries
For Cajun fries, toss hot fries with Cajun seasoning. For Garlic Parmesan fries, toss hot fries with garlic powder, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, and black pepper.
- 5
Serve
Serve the fries hot with your choice of dipping sauce.

