Crispy Coated Cajun Fries

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
8%
Crispy Coated Cajun Fries
30 min.
6
488kcal

Suggestions

Ingredients

  • tablespoons cajun spice 
  • cup masa 
  • tablespoons cornmeal 
  • quart oil for deep frying
  • pounds russet potatoes cut into fries
  • servings salt to taste

Equipment

  • bowl
  • paper towels
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Place cut potatoes into a large bowl of cold water. Soak for 10 minutes. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the corn flour, corn meal, and Cajun seasoning. Shake the bag to blend.
  2. Drain the potatoes, but leave them wet.
  3. Place the fries in the plastic bag with the seasoning, and shake to coat.
  4. Heat the oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  5. Cook fries in hot oil for 7 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
  6. Remove from the fryer to paper towels to drain. Season with a small amount of salt.

Nutrition Facts

Calories488kcal
Protein4.53%
Fat59%
Carbs36.47%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.04
Glycemic Load
23.01
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
13.217391262884%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:488.25kcal
24.41%
Fat:32.91g
50.63%
Saturated Fat:2.55g
15.93%
Carbohydrates:45.76g
15.25%
Net Carbohydrates:41.43g
15.07%
Sugar:1.54g
1.71%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:204.04mg
8.87%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.69g
11.38%
Vitamin E:6.25mg
41.67%
Vitamin B6:0.68mg
34.15%
Vitamin K:27.09µg
25.8%
Vitamin A:1151.74IU
23.03%
Potassium:745.31mg
21.29%
Manganese:0.38mg
19.14%
Fiber:4.33g
17.32%
Magnesium:60.48mg
15.12%
Phosphorus:139.36mg
13.94%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.32%
Iron:2.18mg
12.11%
Vitamin B3:2.2mg
10.99%
Copper:0.22mg
10.77%
Vitamin C:8.64mg
10.47%
Folate:29.05µg
7.26%
Zinc:0.99mg
6.61%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.91%
Vitamin B5:0.57mg
5.71%
Selenium:3.66µg
5.23%
Calcium:51.61mg
5.16%
Source:Allrecipes