Popeyes French Fries

Ingredients · for 4 (scales to your household)

• 3 Non-starchy russet potatoes $2.33
• 1 teaspoon Crushed black pepper $0.14
• 1/2 teaspoon Onion powder $0.07
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder $0.02
• 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne powder $0.06
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder $0.14
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil $0.36
• 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour $0.05
• 1/2 tsp Salt to taste $0.03
• 2 tbsp Oil for frying $0.16

Per-ingredient cost is the amount this recipe uses at the lowest Canadian price we have on file; the per-serving total above adds the range up to the dearest price and for buying whole packages.

Method

1. Cut your non-starchy potatoes into ¼ inch thick strips in the method explained above. Keep them in water to prevent them from discoloring.
2. Bring water to a boil with some salt. Add the fries and cook until they are half done. Make sure you don’t overcook them as they will fall apart.
3. Drain the water and place them on a kitchen towel. Let them cool and pat dry excess moisture.
4. In a zip lock bag, place the cool, drained, half-cooked fries and let them stay in the freezer for an hour, or longer. You can use any freezer bag.
5. In the meantime, make the Cajun seasoning by mixing black pepper, salt, red chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, all-purpose flour, cayenne powder, and olive.
6. Put the fries in the spice mixture and toss until well-coated. If necessary, add a few drops of water.
7. Heat oil on high heat and fry your seasoned fries until they turn golden brown.
8. Serve with ketchup or garlic sauce while still hot.

Per serving