Whether you love them savory, cheesy, garlicky, spicy, or sweet, these oven-baked and air-fried fries are the perfect snack, side, or appetizer.
1️⃣Crispy Cajun Potato Fries
Ingredients:
3 large russet potatoes, cut into fries
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Cajun Seasoning:
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon sugar (optional, balances flavors)
Instructions:
Cut potatoes into thin fries and soak them in cold water for 30 minutes (removes starch for crispier fries). Drain and pat dry with a clean towel.
Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss the fries with vegetable oil and the Cajun seasoning mix.
Spread fries on a baking sheet in a single layer (no overlapping). Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden brown.
Sprinkle with extra Cajun seasoning if desired. Serve hot with ranch, spicy mayo, or cheese sauce.
2️⃣Cinnamon Sugar Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients:
2 large sweet potatoes
2 tbsp cornstarch (for extra crispiness)
2–3 tbsp vegetable or coconut oil
1/4 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar for a deeper flavor)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Optional: maple syrup or caramel for drizzling
Instructions:
Preheat oven 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
Slice sweet potatoes into thin, even fries.
In a bowl, toss fries with cornstarch to lightly coat—this helps them crisp up.
Drizzle with oil and toss again until evenly coated.
Spread fries in a single layer (don’t crowd!) and bake for 15–20 minutes. Flip and bake another 10–15 minutes until golden and crispy.
While fries are still hot, toss in a bowl with the cinnamon-sugar mixture and a pinch of salt.
Add a little maple syrup or caramel sauce if you’re feeling extra.
- For extra crispiness, soak the raw fries in water for 30 mins, then pat dry before coating.
- Air fryer works great too—cook in batches at 375°F for 12–15 mins.
3️⃣Parmesan Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients:
1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into fry-shaped sticks
2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp paprika
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cut carrots into sticks, about the size of French fries.
3. In a bowl, toss carrots with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
4. Spread carrots in a single layer on the baking sheet.
5. Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and tender with slightly crisp edges.
6. Remove from oven, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and toss lightly.
7. Garnish with parsley and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce (like ranch, garlic aioli, or spicy ketchup).
Tip: For extra crispiness, you can toss the carrots with 1 tbsp cornstarch before roasting.
4️⃣Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Fries
Ingredients
2 medium zucchinis
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup breadcrumbs (panko works best for crunch)
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tbsp flour (for light coating)
Cooking spray or olive oil drizzle
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease.
2. Slice zucchinis into fry-shaped sticks. Pat dry with paper towels (helps them crisp).
3. In one bowl, combine Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. In another bowl, place beaten eggs. In a third bowl, place flour.
5. Dredge zucchini sticks: Coat lightly in flour → dip in egg → roll in breadcrumb-Parmesan mix.
6. Place coated zucchini fries on the baking sheet in a single layer.
7. Spray lightly with cooking spray (or drizzle with olive oil).
8. Bake for 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
9. Serve hot with marinara sauce, ranch, or garlic aioli.
Tip: For an air fryer version, cook at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway.
5️⃣Crispy Eggplant Fries (Oven, Air Fryer, or Fried)
Golden on the outside, creamy on the inside—these are perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side.
Ingredients
1 large eggplant
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs or panko
½ cup grated Parmesan (optional but delicious)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Olive oil spray or oil for frying
Prep
1. Cut eggplant into fry-shaped sticks.
2. Lightly salt and rest 15 minutes (optional, helps remove bitterness). Pat dry.
3. Set up 3 bowls:
Flour
Beaten eggs
Breadcrumbs + Parmesan + seasonings
4. Dredge eggplant: flour → egg → breadcrumbs.
Cooking Methods
Oven-Baked
Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 25–30 min, flipping halfway.
Spray lightly with oil for extra crispiness.
Air Fryer
Air fry at 400°F (205°C) for 12–15 min, shaking halfway.
Pan-Fried
Fry in shallow oil over medium heat until golden, 2–3 min per side.
Drain on paper towels.
Dipping Sauce Ideas
Marinara, Garlic aioli, Spicy mayo, Ranch or tzatziki
Tip: For extra crunch, use panko and a light oil spray before cooking.
6️⃣Savory Plantain Fries
Best with green (unripe) plantains
Ingredients
2 green plantains
2 tbsp oil
Salt
Optional: garlic powder, paprika, chili powder
Instructions
1. Peel (slice ends, score skin, pry off).
2. Cut into sticks.
3. Toss with oil + seasonings.
4. Air Fry: 400°F (205°C), 15–18 min
OR Fry: twice-fry method for extra crisp (classic)
Great dips: garlic aioli, spicy mayo, ketchup, chimichurri
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