Cheesy BBQ Fries with Ranch (Printable View)

Crispy BBQ-seasoned fries loaded with melted cheddar and served with creamy homemade ranch dip for the ultimate snack.

# What You Need:

→ Fries

01 - 28 oz frozen French fries
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 teaspoons BBQ seasoning blend

→ Toppings

04 - 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced

→ Homemade Ranch Dip

06 - 0.5 cup mayonnaise
07 - 0.5 cup sour cream
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
10 - 1 teaspoon dried dill
11 - 1 garlic clove, minced
12 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
13 - 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
14 - 0.25 teaspoon salt
15 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss frozen fries with olive oil and BBQ seasoning until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
04 - While fries bake, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, parsley, dill, garlic, lemon juice, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate until serving.
05 - Remove crispy fries from oven and immediately sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Return to oven for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
06 - Transfer fries to a serving platter and sprinkle with sliced spring onions.
07 - Serve immediately while hot with homemade ranch dip on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It turns a bag of frozen fries into something that tastes like you ordered it from a sports bar.
  • The homemade ranch dip is so much better than store bought and takes less than five minutes to stir together.
  • You can prep the dip ahead and bake the fries right before serving so everything stays hot and crispy.
  • It feeds a crowd without much effort or many dishes to wash afterward.
02 -
  • Do not skip flipping the fries halfway through, the bottoms will steam and stay soggy if you do not turn them.
  • Add the cheese only after the fries are fully crispy or the moisture from melting cheese will make them soft.
  • Let the ranch dip sit in the fridge for at least 10 minutes so the dried herbs bloom and the flavors come together.
03 -
  • Use thick cut or crinkle fries instead of shoestring, they hold up better under the weight of cheese and toppings.
  • If you want extra crispy fries, toss them with a tiny bit of cornstarch along with the oil and seasoning before baking.
  • Make a double batch of ranch dip, it is so good you will want it for salads, veggies, and wings all week long.
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