Cajun Potatoes
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If you’re craving something zesty and bold, these Cajun potatoes are your answer! They’re crispy on the outside, with warm and savory Cajun flavors, and perfectly tender on the inside. This side dish could very well make an appearance at breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
These Cajun potatoes are all about bold flavor and irresistible texture, made with simple kitchen-staple ingredients. A homemade Cajun spice mix brings smoky warmth and just the right amount of kick, with the flexibility to dial the cayenne up or down depending on your mood. Once roasted, the potatoes turn golden and crisp on the outside, with soft, fluffy centers that soak up every bit of seasoning.
All it takes is a quick toss of yellow potatoes with olive oil and Cajun seasoning before they head into a hot oven. The oil helps the spices cling to each bite and encourages those deeply browned edges, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley at the end adds a bright, fresh finish. Serve them straight from the pan or, even better, with a side of creamy Cajun mayo for dipping — it’s a combination that disappears fast.
Top tips for perfectly crispy roast potatoes
Pulling potatoes out of the oven that are just not hitting the mark when it comes to crispiness is a bummer. Here’s a couple of tips to get perfectly crisp Cajun potatoes:
- Shape: When you’re prepping your potatoes, make sure to cut them into similar sized pieces so that they all bake at a similar rate.
- Don’t overdo it with the olive oil: If you add too much oil they won’t crisp up, but instead get soft.
- Space: When you add your potatoes to a baking sheet make sure to space them out in a single layer. They shouldn’t be touching one another either. If they’re too close together the potatoes will steam instead of roast.
What to serve with Cajun potatoes
My favorite main to serve with these potatoes is our baked pork chops – it’s the most popular recipe on the website! Here are a few more idea starters of what to serve with your zesty Cajun potatoes:
- Bourbon Steak
- Fried Chicken Bites
- Salmon Cakes
- Or go all Cajun and serve them with some Cajun salmon, creamy Cajun chicken or spicy Cajun shrimp!
Cajun Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lb yellow potatoes (diced)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning (recipe in notes)
- Minced parsley (to serve)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the potatoes, olive oil, and Cajun seasoning to a large bowl and mix well.2 lb yellow potatoes, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 ½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Transfer the potatoes to the baking sheet and spread them out so that they're in a single layer and none are touching each other.
- Roast the potatoes for 35-40 minutes (no need to mix them) until they are crispy on the outside and soft inside. Serve the potatoes with a little minced parsley over the top, if you'd like.Minced parsley
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Notes
- 1 ½ tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon EACH: onion powder and garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon EACH: thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and cayenne
Nutrition
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Did you say potatoes? Oh yes please! They were so good.
My husband loves Cajun fries so I thought I’d try this potatoes recipe as a side dish. It was delicious! We will definitely make these again!
I love that these are baked! My kids love fried cajun potatoes but I can cut the extra oil and they won’t even know it’s so good!
I love roasted potatoes and I have all of these ingredients at home, I’m so excited to try your recipe!