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Five Guys-Style Cajun Boardwalk Fries on a plate
Andrew Fowler

Five Guys-Style Cajun Boardwalk Fries

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs russet potatoes
  • 8 cups peanut oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Method
 

  1. Cut potatoes into 3/8-inch fries; rinse in cold water and dry thoroughly.
  2. Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cayenne, and salt in a small bowl.
  3. Heat oil to 325°F. Fry potatoes in 3 batches for 4 minutes until flexible and pale; drain 10 minutes.
  4. Heat oil to 375°F; fry again in batches for 2 to 4 minutes until brown and crisp.
  5. Transfer hot fries to a large bowl. Toss with half the spice mix; taste before adding more.