Description
Crispy, golden fries topped with a tangy, spicy sauce and crawfish, capturing the spirit of Louisiana.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch thick fries
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for tossing)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for deep frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Creole mustard
- 1 tablespoon horseradish sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 pound cooked crawfish tails, peeled
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, for garnish
- Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Jalapeño slices (optional)
- Hot sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Soak the potatoes in cold water for at least 30 minutes.
- Dry the fries thoroughly with paper towels.
- Toss the fries with oil, salt, and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil to 325°F (160°C) and fry potatoes in batches for 5–7 minutes, then drain.
- Increase oil temperature to 375°F (190°C) and fry again for 2–3 minutes until crispy.
- Season the fries with salt and pepper immediately after draining.
- In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, Creole mustard, horseradish, Worcestershire, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, and lemon juice to make the Voodoo sauce.
- Refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onion, green bell pepper, and celery for 5–7 minutes.
- Add garlic, cayenne, and spices, and cook for 1 minute.
- Incorporate crawfish tails and heat through for 3–5 minutes.
- Serve the fries topped with Voodoo sauce and crawfish, garnishing with green onions and optional cheese and jalapeños.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute crawfish with sautéed mushrooms and use vegan cheese.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Louisiana
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Voodoo Fries, Louisiana, Comfort Food, Pescatarian, Crawfish, Spicy