Creamy Cajun Potatoes are a flavorful and spicy dish inspired by the rich culinary traditions of Louisiana’s Cajun cuisine. These crispy fried smashed potatoes, glazed with a creamy sauce seasoned with a robust blend of cajun spices, are utterly delectable.
Ideal as a side dish or a zesty appetizer, Cajun Potatoes bring a touch of Southern flair to your table with their bold and spicy flavors.
Cajun Potatoes can be prepared in various ways, such as roasting in the oven or cooking on the stove top, making them a versatile and delicious addition to any meal.
So step up your potato game with this incredibly flavourful potato dish for the ultimate Cajun experience!
Creamy Cajun Potatoes Recipe:
Cajun Potatoes are a delectable dish originating from the Southern United States, particularly the Cajun cuisine of Louisiana. This vibrant dish features fried potatoes drenched in a Mayo Cajun Sauce, seasoned with a blend of bold spices, typically including paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and thyme, among others.
Whether served as a side dish or a hearty appetizer, crispy Cajun smashed potatoes, topped with mayo Cajun sauce, are sure to add a kick of flavor to any meal. Cajun Potatoes are known for their robust flavor profile, combining zesty, spicy, and savory elements into each bite.
- To make Cajun Potatoes, firstly, wash the potatoes thoroughly. Pressure cook the unpeeled potatoes for 2-3 whistles. Leaving the skin on adds texture and nutrition.
- Then drain and let them cool slightly.
- Use a fork or the bottom of a glass to gently press down and smash each potato until it flattens but still holds together.
- In a bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, cornflour and salt.
- Add water and mix well to form a runny batter.
- Heat oil for deep frying in a pan over medium heat.
- Dip the smashed potatoes in this batter and coat well on all sides.
- Drop a few of the batter coated potatoes in the heated oil and deep fry for about 2-3 minutes.
- Then turn over and continue to fry for another 2-3 minutes.
- Once they turn golden brown, remove with a slotted spoon.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper powder (or red chilli powder), mixed herbs, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix the mayonnaise with Cajun spices well.
- Add milk to the spiced mayo.
- Mix well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined and the sauce is of a smooth and pourable consistency. If too thick, add a little more milk to thin it down.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Now transfer the fried potatoes to a serving platter.
- Drizzle the prepared creamy Cajun sauce over it.
- Ensure the flattened fried potatoes are generously covered with the mayo Cajun sauce.
- Finally, garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, finely chopped onions, chopped green chillies and a pinch of paprika.
- Serve the crispy and Creamy Cajun Potatoes with grilled chicken and green salad.
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Cajun Spiced Potato recipe details below:
Creamy Cajun Potatoes | Crispy Potatoes With Cajun Sauce
Ingredients
- 10 small potatoes
For Crispy Potatoes:
- 4 tbsp cornflour
- 2 tbsp plain flour (maida)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup water
- Oil for deep frying
For Cajun Sauce:
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp red chilli flakes
- ½ tsp pepper powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika (Red chili powder)
- 1 tsp mixed herbs (oregano, thyme, parsley, rosemary)
For Garnish:
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 tbsp coriander chopped
- 1 green chill finely chopped
- 1/8 tsp paprika
Instructions
- For Cajun-style Potato Recipe, firstly wash the potatoes well. Pressure cook the potatoes with skin-on for 2-3 whistles on high.
- Transfer into a colander and allow to cool.
- Flatten each potato slightly between palms (or use a fork or the bottom of a glass to flatten).
- Take plain flour, cornflour and salt in a bowl. Add water and mix well to make a lump-free slurry.
- Now heat oil for deep-frying in a pan over medium heat.
- Dip the flattened potatoes into the prepared batter and gently drop them in the hot oil.
- Deep-fry till golden brown on all sides. Remove and place on absorbent paper.
- Now, take mayonnaise in a mixing bowl. Add salt, pepper, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper (or red chilli powder), mixed herbs (oregano, thyme, parsley). Mix well using a whisk for a smooth consistency. If too thick, add a little milk.
- Now place the deep-fried potatoes in a serving dish. Pour the creamy Cajun sauce over them.
- Garnish spicy Cajun Potatoes with finely chopped onions, cilantro and a sprinkling of cayenne powder.
- Serve Cajun Spiced Potatoes with Grilled Chicken and a Green salad.
