Recipe Bomb: Cajun Style French Fries

Wowzers these were spicey!  If you like to sweat from the heat and spice of your french fries you might like these but we sure didn't. 

We had homemade hamburgers last night.  I was looking for a good side dish and saw this recipe on Yahoo! Answers.  These were a breeze to make and I wish they tasted good as they were so easy.  Next time I think I'll pick different spices and use the same method.

CAJUN STYLE FRENCH FRIES
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4 medium potatoes
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne (or to taste)
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce or crushed chili (I used Louisianna Hot Sauce)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (I used Canola oil)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

In a small bowl, combine oregano, thyme, paprika, cayenne, black pepper, sugar, cumin, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, Tabasco sauce, and oil; mix well into a paste.

Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil; pour a small amount of oil onto foil and spread with a paper towel.

Peel potatoes and slice into french fry shapes.  Place fries in a plastic bag with paste and work paste onto fries; alternatively you can do this in a bowl, but the bag method is easier.  Place fries on lined baking sheet, trying not to let edges touch.

Bake in preheated oven for approximately 30-35 minutes (your time may vary with the size fry you cut); turn once during cooking to brown underside.

Enjoy!



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