These cajun potatoes or cajun spiced potatoes are inspired by Barbeque Nation. These are crispy potatoes that are coated with cajun sauce. It tastes absolutely delicious.
I have another recipe, BBQ nation style, forย crispy corn chaat. I love all appetizers from the Barbeque Nation. Read more about the collection of appetizers here. Also, read 8 vegetarian kabab recipes here.
Cajun-spiced potatoes are simple and easy snacks. It takes less than 30 minutes to make this. This is creamy, tangy, spicy, and a perfect blend of all flavors. This is a crispy potato appetizer.
How to make cajun spiced potatoes?
This is a quick recipe that takes under 30 minutes. But if you have boiled potatoes handy, it will take less than 15 minutes.
Step 1: Boil Potatoes:
Wash and clean the potatoes well. If you are pressure cooking, don't overcook them. Pressure cook for 1 whistle only. Otherwise, boil them in a pot until fork-tender. Once done, cool the potatoes.
Step 2: Smash Potatoes:
Once potatoes are cooked and a little cold, press them lightly, putting pressure on them from the base of a glass. Don't press very hard.
Step 3: Prepare Coating Mixture:
Prepare a coating mixture with refined flour and cornstarch in a 2:1 ratio. Add water, making it a thin, flowing consistency mixture.
Step 4: Fry Potatoes:
Now coat the smashed potatoes in the flour mixture. Shallow fry the coated potatoes until crispy. You can also double fry for extra crispiness, but I used to fry once only. Drain out excess oil.
You can bake smashed potatoes at 400 F for 25 - 35 minutes or air fry them in an air fryer at 400 F for 10 minutes only. This will nicely make the sides look golden and crisp. (Use a thin coating or skip coating in step 3.) These baked smashed potatoes are crispy and make excellent appetizers with a bit of salt and pepper. This will be healthier than fried potatoes.
Step 5: Prepare Cajun Spiced Sauce:
In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise with cajun seasoning mix (onion powder + garlic powder + paprika + oregano + thyme + red chili flakes + black pepper + salt). Squeeze out the fresh lemon juice. Dilute with milk (dairy or non-dairy).
Step 6: Assemble & Serve:
Now, pour the cajun sauce over crispy potatoes. Garnish with finely chopped onions and cilantro leaves.
Frequently asked questions:
What type of potatoes are used in this recipe?
The best option is to use baby potatoes, as these will yield crispier potatoes. But in case you don't get those potatoes, you can also use regular potatoes. Depending on their size, you need to cut them into quarters or six pieces.
Do I need to peel the potatoes?
No. For this recipe, we need potatoes with skin. Skins will make it crispier.
What spices are used for cajun spiced potatoes?
As the name suggests, we need a Cajun spice mix for this recipe. You can use store-bought ones or make it at home. For that, you need the following spices: onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, paprika (red chili powder), red chilli flakes, and black pepper powder.
Is this recipe gluten-free?
Since we are using refined flour, this is not gluten-free. However, to make this gluten-free, make a batter of chickpea flour and rice flour.
How can I make this recipe vegan?
We are using mayonnaise for the Cajun spiced dip. But if you would like this vegan, replace regular mayo with vegan mayonnaise. Also, add vegan milk, preferably almond milk, to dilute the sauce.
Alternate Way to Make Cajun Potatoes: (Baked Crispy Cajun Spiced Smashed Potatoes)
You can also make the Cajun potatoes without sauce or mayonnaise. As an alternative, make crispy baked Cajun spiced potatoes. This is also simple.
1. Take boiled potatoes. Smash the potatoes with the help of a fork.
2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line the baking tray with parchment paper.
3. Place the potatoes on a baking tray. Drizzle some olive oil.
4. Sprinkle Cajun spice mix and mix with potatoes. Place them evenly on the tray.
5. Bake for 25 - 35 minutes at the same temperature. Once done (golden and crisp), remove from tray.
6. Garnish with your favorite herbs. Serve these crispy baked smashed cajun spiced potatoes.
Recipe Card
Cajun Spiced Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- ยฝ kg baby potatoes
- ยฝ cup oil to shallow fry
Cajun Mayonnaise Sauce
- ยฝ cup mayonnaise or vegan mayonnaise
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- ยฝ tsp black pepper powder
- ยฝ tsp oregano
- ยฝ tsp thyme
- 1 tsp red chilli flakes
- 1 tsp paprika
- salt to taste
- ยผ cup milk or vegan milk
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Slurry
- 2 tbsp refined flour
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 pinch salt
- water to mix
Instructions
- Wash and clean the potatoes well
- Pressure cook for 1 whistle only
- Once done, cool the potatoes
- Once potatoes are cooked and a little cold, press them lightly putting pressure from the base of the palm. Don't press very hard
- Prepare a coating mixture with refined flour and cornstarch in a 2:1 ratio
- Mix water to make a thin mixture
- Now coat the smashed potatoes in the flour mixture
- Shallow fry the coated potatoes till crispy
- Drain out excess oil
Prepare Mayonnaise Sauce
- In a mixing bowl, take mayonnaise
- Add cajun seasoning mix (onion powder + garlic powder + paprika + oregano + thyme + red chilli flakes + black pepper + salt)
- Squeeze out the fresh lemon juice
- Give it a nice stir mixing all ingredients
- Now add milk to dilute the mixture of mayo and cajun spice
Final presentation
- Now pour the sauce over potatoes
- Garnish with finely chopped onions and cilantro leaves
Notes
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