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Air Fryer Cajun Fries

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Our simple recipe for Air Fryer Cajun Fries is the perfect balance of crispy, spicy, and savory. Made with russet potatoes and a bold Cajun spice blend, this recipe turns your basic homemade fries into a bold side dish or snack. The air fryer gives you a perfectly crispy exterior without the excess oil of deep frying, and the spicy seasoning blend lets you customize according to your family’s tastes, preferences, and tolerance to spice. These fries are ready in just over half an hour, so get ready for a big dinner win!

Air Fryer Cajun Fries with ketchup in a white dish

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You’re going to love our Spicy Cajun Fries because they’re lighter to cook using your air fryer. The smoky, savory, and spicy seasoning blend is bold and delicious. You can easily customize the heat level by adjusting the amount of red pepper flakes. In about 35 minutes (including prep), you have a quick and easy option for the whole family to enjoy as a side, snack, or appetizer.

Person holding two fries and dunking them into a white dish of ketchup.

How to make Air Fryer Cajun Fries

First, gather your ingredients.

Ingredients

For best taste, always use the highest quality ingredients you have access to. 

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To make this Cajun Fries recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

  • Russet Potatoes
  • Avocado Oil
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Smoked Paprika
  • Kosher Salt
  • Ground Black Pepper
  • Garlic Powder
  • Onion Powder
  • Dried Oregano
  • Dried Thyme
  • Red Pepper Flakes

If you don’t have avocado oil, you can substitute another neutral-flavored oil. You can also use olive oil, but it will affect the result. We’ve also made this recipe using sweet potatoes, red potatoes, or something like yukon gold, too, but russets work the best.

Making Air Fryer Cajun French Fries

Cajun Fries are a simple dish that can be made in just a few steps. Here is how to make it.

Prep the Potatoes

First, scrub and slice the potatoes into thin sticks, then soak them in cold water.

Raw potatoes cut into fries soaking in water in a large white bowl

Mix the Spices

Next, combine the sugar, paprika, salt, pepper, and other spices in a bowl.

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Preheat and Season

Pat dry the potatoes and toss with oil and most of the spice mix.

seasoned french fry potatoes in a bowl before cooking

Air Fry

Cook at 400°F for 15–18 minutes, stirring halfway through.

cooked fries seasoned with cajun seasoning

Leftovers

Store leftovers in a covered container for up to 3-4 days.

Always use common sense and good judgment when it comes to leftovers, though! If something looks or smells funky, don’t eat it.

I hope y’all enjoy this easy Air Fryer Cajun Fries recipe! Let me know if you try it.

Cajun fries with ketchup on a plate

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Air Fryer Cajun Fries

Our simple recipe for homemade Cajun Fries are cooked in the air fryer and taste amazing! These make a great side dish or even a fun snack.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Cajun
Keyword air fryer cajun fries
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 175 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

  • 2 large russet potatoes
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil or other neutral oil
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Scrub the potatoes and cut them into quarter-inch sticks, then place them in a bowl of cold water.
  2. Whisk the sugar, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes in a separate bowl.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  4. Drain and pat the potato sticks dry, then put them in a bowl. Add oil and about three-fourths of the spice mix, and toss.
  5. Place the potatoes in the air fryer. Cook for 15 to 18 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
  6. If not crisp enough, raise the temperature to 425°F and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle with the remaining spice mix and toss again.

Recipe Notes

Using a full teaspoon of red pepper flakes brings more heat. Consider using less if you prefer milder flavor.

Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Cajun Fries
Amount Per Serving
Calories 175 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Sodium 788mg34%
Potassium 554mg16%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 442IU9%
Vitamin C 7mg8%
Calcium 31mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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