Ingredients
Scale
For the Fries:
- 500g frozen or fresh-cut fries (thick-cut or crinkle-cut preferred)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (if baking fresh fries)
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Pinch of salt (if Cajun seasoning is low-sodium)
For the Cheese Sauce:
- 1 tbsp butter or plant-based butter
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 200ml milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 100g shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ tsp Cajun seasoning
- Pinch of salt and black pepper
For the Voodoo Sauce:
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp hot sauce (adjust to heat preference)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tsp sugar or honey
Toppings (Optional but Recommended):
- Sliced jalapenos (fresh or pickled)
- Diced red onions
- Chopped scallions
- Fresh chopped parsley or coriander
- Crumbled cheese or dairy-free cheese
- Sliced olives
- Optional: sautéed mushrooms, grilled chicken, or spiced chickpeas
Instructions
1. Prepare the fries
- If using fresh potatoes, cut into thick fries and soak in cold water for 30 minutes.
- Drain, pat dry, and toss with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- Bake at 220°C for 25–30 minutes or air fry until golden and crispy.
- If using frozen fries, toss with extra Cajun seasoning after baking.
2. Make the cheese sauce
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and whisk in the flour to make a roux.
- Cook for 1–2 minutes, then slowly whisk in the milk.
- Stir until smooth and thickened, then add cheddar cheese, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy. Set aside.
3. Make the voodoo sauce
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, hot sauce, garlic powder, paprika, vinegar, and sugar.
- Whisk until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste — add more heat or tang if preferred.
4. Assemble the fries
- Place the hot fries on a serving tray or plate.
- Drizzle generously with cheese sauce.
- Add toppings like jalapenos, onions, scallions, and herbs.
- Drizzle voodoo sauce on top for the final flavor punch.
- Serve immediately for maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded fries portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Fat: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g