Cajun Spiced Potatoes
Cajun Spiced Potatoes is a barbeque nation style potato starter recipe. This is a no-fry recipe which is a healthy-ish version of Cajun Potato. Super easy to make and tastes crispy, creamy and yummy.
Ingredients
- 250 gms Baby Potatoes
- Water as required
- 4 Tbsp Rice Flour (Or Maida/Cornflour)
- Water as required
- Salt to taste
- Oil
- Mayonnaise (of your choice)
- Milk to adjust the consistency
- 1 Tbsp Cajun Spice
- Finely Chopped Onion (Optional)
- Coriander
Instructions
Boil Potatoes –
- Wash baby potatoes thoroughly.
- In a pressure cooked boil the potatoes for 2 whistles (or until 80% cooked), with peels on.
- Open the pressure cooker only when steam is released by itself.
- Strain excess water and let them cool.
Topping –
- In a mixing bowl add mayonnaise, milk and cajun spice.
- Mix everything well.
Slurry –
- In a bowl, add rice flour or maida or cornflour.
- Add water, salt and pepper.
- Mix well to make a thick slurry.
Deep Frying or Air Frying –
- When potatoes are cooled down, press them gently.
- Dip them in slurry and make sure they are well coated.
- Deep fry in a hot oil till golden brown.
- To Air Fry – Pre heat air-fryer at 200C. Cook for about 10 mins or until golden brown.
- Brush them with oil in between and turn over to cook evenly from all sides.
Assembling –
- Spread potatoes in a plate.
- Top it generously with the cajun spiced mayo.
- Garnish with finely chopped onion and coriander (optional). But this will add nice crunch.
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Notes
1. Do not overboil the potatoes.
2. The consistency of mayonnaise shouldn’t be too runny or thick. Keep it moderate.
3. Adjust the spice as per taste.