Cheesy BBQ Fries with Ranch (Printable)

Crispy BBQ-seasoned fries topped with melted cheddar and served with homemade ranch dip. Irresistible comfort food!

# 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 fresh lemon juice
13 - 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
14 - 0.25 teaspoon salt
15 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

# How-To:

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 fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Bake fries for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
04 - In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, parsley, dill, minced garlic, lemon juice, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate until ready to serve.
05 - Remove crispy fries from oven and immediately sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Return fries to oven for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
06 - Transfer fries to a serving platter and sprinkle with sliced spring onions.
07 - Serve hot with homemade ranch dip on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It uses frozen fries so theres zero peeling or chopping, just toss and bake.
  • The homemade ranch tastes miles better than store bought and takes about three minutes to whisk together.
  • You get that perfect salty, smoky, creamy combo that makes everyone reach for seconds before they finish their firsts.
02 -
  • If you skip spreading the fries in a single layer, they will steam instead of crisp and you will end up with sad, soggy fries no matter how long you bake them.
  • Add the cheese immediately after baking while the fries are still scorching hot, or it won't melt properly and you will have to put them back in the oven longer than needed.
03 -
  • Use a baking rack on top of the sheet pan if you have one, it lets air circulate under the fries and makes them even crispier.
  • Taste your ranch before serving and adjust the salt, lemon, or garlic to your liking, homemade means you're in control.
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