Barbeque Nation Style Cajun Potatoes Recipe/Crispy Creamy Cajun Spiced Potatoes Restaurant style is one of the most popular food item we love to have whenever we visit Barbeque Nation Restaurant chain in India.Cajun potatoes recipe can be easily prepared at home and tastes similar to what we get at Barbeque Nation.
I wanted to try this crispy cajun spiced potatoes dish as both me and my husband loved it when we ate for the first time in Barbeque Nation Restaurant. Finally I tried looking for the recipe online and decided to recreate, remembering the taste and texture of the dish.
You can make Cajun Spice Mix at home and store for a month ahead , if you dont have time ,Cajun Spice Mix is readily available in the market these days.
When you decide to make these yummy cajun potatoes just mix 4 tablespoon of mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon of tomato ketchup with 2 tablespoon of cajun spice mix.Mayo Cajun dressing is ready in a jiffy.
Cajun Spice Mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder (paprika)
- salt to taste
I have shown both Airfryer and Shallow fry method.You can deep fry too.Potatoes should be really crispy for this spiced cajun potatoes recipe.
This is very easy to make and a great appetizer for any small get together or parties and always a hit among my family and friends.
How to Make Cajun Potatoes without Mayonnaise
If you dont have mayonnaise at home ,then replace mayo with fresh cream.But i highly recommend using mayonnaise as that is what is used in Barbeque Nation Restaurant.
How to Make Barbeque Nation Style Cajun Potatoes
Making the Cajun Mayonnaise Dressing
Mix together the Mayonnaise ,Tomato ketchup and all the spices mentioned in the Cajun Mayonnaise Dressing ingredients section in a bowl.Set aside.You can add 1-2 tablespoons of milk if dressing is too thick.I usually add milk to get the right consistency.
Preparing the Potatoes
Scrub the baby potatoes to get rid of any dirt.Cook the baby potatoes with skin till just tender (90% cooked).You can either use
Instant Pot - 'MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK' for 4 minutes on HIGH and quick release manually.
Stove Top Pressure Cooker - Cook for 1 whistle.
Microwave - For 5 minutes or till tender.
Stove Top Pot - Boil the potatoes for 10-15 minutes.
Finally drain the water and let the potatoes cool.
Now place the potatoes on a chopping board ,using a heavy spoon, press each baby potato till the skin just splits.(do not break).
Sprinkle some cornflour on the potatoes and mix until the potatoes are lightly coated on both sides.
Shallow Fry Method
In a shallow pan ,heat some oil on medium-high flame ,shallow fry the coated baby potatoes till they turn crispy and golden brown color.You can deep fry as well.
Air Fryer Method
I have used Instant Vortex AirFryer for this method.You can use any airfryer which is available.
Now place the coated baby potatoes into a single layer.Brush some oil on top of potatoes.
Using the display panel, select AIRFRY, then adjust the temperature to 395°F (200°C) and set the time to 16 minutes, then touch START.So preheating starts for 3 minutes.When the display indicates “Add Food” insert the cooking tray in the center position.
When the display indicates “Turn Food” carefully flip the potatoes.
Once potatoes are crispy and golden brown ,take them on to the plate.
Lay the crispy potatoes on a serving plate.Add Cajun Mayonnaise Dressing on each potato along with finely chopped onions & coriander.
Serve crispy creamy cajun spiced potatoes immediately.
Tips & Variations to make Best Barbeque Nation Style Cajun Potatoes
- Instead of baby potatoes, regular potatoes can be quartered and can used.I highly recommend using baby potatoes.
- Do not remove skin ,skin makes potatoes more crispy.
- Dont over boil the potatoes.
- You can also used store brought cajun spice mix.
- cajun spice mix: can be made 1 month ahead.Store in a airtight container at room temperature.
- Cajun Mayonnaise dressing should be added over the potatoes just before serving, else it will turn soggy.
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Barbeque Nation Style Cajun Potatoes
Ingredients
Measuring cup used (1 cup = 250ml)
Cajun Mayonnaise Dressing :
- 4 tablespoon mayonnaise ,i used eggless
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder(optional)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 2 tablespoon milk (optional)
- 1 teaspoon tomato ketchup
- salt to taste
Crispy Potatoes:
- 10-12 baby potatoes
- 2 tablespoon corn flour (corn starch)
- salt to taste
- oil for shallow fry
- 2 tablespoon onions ,finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon coriander leaves ,finely chopped
Instructions
Making the Cajun Mayonnaise Dressing:
- Mix together the Mayonnaise ,Tomato ketchup and all the spices mentioned in the Cajun Mayonnaise Dressing ingredients section in a bowl.Set aside.You can add 1-2 tablespoons of milk if dressing is too thick.I usually add milk to get the right consistency.
Preparing the Potatoes:
- Scrub the baby potatoes to get rid of any dirt.
- Cook the baby potatoes with skin till just tender (90% cooked).You can either useInstant Pot – "MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK" for 4 minutes on HIGH and quick release manually.Stove Top Pressure Cooker – Cook for 1 whistle.Microwave – For 5 minutes or till tender.Stove Top Pot – Boil the potatoes for 10-15 minutes.Finally drain the water and let the potatoes cool.
- Now place the potatoes on a chopping board ,using a heavy spoon, press each baby potato till the skin just splits.(do not break).
- Sprinkle some cornflour on the potatoes and mix until the potatoes are lightly coated on both sides.
- SHALLOW FRY METHOD:In a shallow pan ,heat some oil on medium-high flame ,shallow fry the coated baby potatoes till they turn crispy and golden brown color.You can deep fry as well.
- AIR FRYER METHOD:I have used Instant Vortex AirFryer for this method.You can use any airfryer which is available.Now place the coated baby potatoes into a single layer.Brush some oil on top of potatoes.Using the display panel, select AIRFRY, then adjust the temperature to 395°F (200°C) and set the time to 16 minutes, then touch START.So preheating starts for 3 minutes.When the display indicates “Add Food” insert the cooking tray in the center position.When the display indicates “Turn Food” carefully flip the potatoes.Once potatoes are crispy and golden brown ,take them on to the plate.
- Lay the crispy potatoes on a serving plate.Add Cajun Mayonnaise Dressing on each potato along with finely chopped onions & coriander.Serve immediately.
Notes
TIPS & VARIATIONS
- Instead of baby potatoes, regular potatoes can be quartered and can used.I highly recommend using baby potatoes.
- Do not remove skin ,skin makes potatoes more crispy.
- Dont over boil the potatoes.
- You can also used store brought cajun spice mix.
- cajun spice mix: can be made 1 month ahead.Store in a airtight container at room temperature.
- Cajun Mayonnaise dressing should be added over the potatoes just before serving, else it will turn soggy.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder (paprika)
- salt to taste
Nutrition
Tried it. Was confused at first. Came out really well. Would have loved additional tips on how to clean the potatoes. Have bookmarked and shared your recipe.
wow!glad it turned out great. will add more tips to make this dish easy with variations.
Wow ,was looking for this recipe ,tried it and my family loved it,thanks
Nice,glad it was helpful.
It turned out really great.. Yummy.. Before we cud take a picture.. It was gone..
hehe ,we love this tooo 🙂 thanks for sharing your feedback.
Great recipe... Made today for my family... We all enjoyed the dish.. Thanks a lot..
Loved the recipe.
Only thing I will change is instead of just sprinkling the cornflour on top,I would make a slurry and dip the potatoes in it.
Hi Neha Yeah dipping in flour slurry is a also a good idea..for me sprinkling some flour and shallow fry has always worked for making the potatoes crispy.Thanks for sharing the idea.
If we are using store bought cajun spice mix, how many spoons should be added?
Cajun Spice Mix is readily available in the market and just mix 4 tablespoon of mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon of tomato ketchup with 2 tablespoon of cajun spice mix.Hope this helps.Add extra if you need more seasoning.