Voodoo Cheese Fries (Print-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Components
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Vegetable oil, enough to submerge fries
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1 cup tangy buttermilk
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning blend
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon (optional) cayenne pepper
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2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, sliced into skinny strips
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1 cup plain flour
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1 teaspoon regular salt
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Toppings
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1/4 cup roughly chopped green onions
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1/2 cup Monterey Jack, shredded
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1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
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1/4 cup sliced jalapeños
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1/4 cup crispy bacon bits
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Dig in while they're still warm for best crunch. Try 'em with ranch or your favorite dipping sauce if you like.
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Sprinkle the hot fries right away with green onions, jalapeños, bacon pieces, Monterey Jack, and cheddar so they all get melty and tasty.
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Get your oil bubbling at 350°F (175°C). Fry in batches so you don't crowd the pot about 4 or 5 minutes per batch. Stir here and there so they brown up even. Scoop them out with your slotted spoon and set them on paper towels.
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Dunk your potato strips in buttermilk first so they're nice and sticky, then toss them in the seasoned flour and coat every piece well.
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Mix up the flour, Cajun spice, paprika, black pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt all together in a big bowl.
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Peel, then cut your potatoes into thin shoestrings. Rinse them good under cold water to wash away extra starch. Pat them as dry as you can with paper towels.
# Helpful Notes:
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If you want them hotter, just add more cayenne or pour spicy sauce over at the end.
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Not up for frying? You can bake the fries on a hot oven (425°F/220°C) until they crisp up. They won't be exactly the same, but they'll still be tasty.
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If you're prepping ahead, reheat fries in the oven to bring back their crunch and melt the cheese again.