Cheesy BBQ Fries with Ranch (Print version)

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

# What you'll 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

→ 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

# Directions:

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 for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
04 - In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, parsley, dill, garlic, lemon juice, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
05 - Remove fries from oven and immediately sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Return fries to the 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 a side of homemade ranch dip.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The BBQ seasoning makes frozen fries taste like they came from a roadside smokehouse.
  • The homemade ranch is so much brighter and fresher than anything from a bottle.
  • You can have this ready in under 40 minutes with almost no cleanup.
  • It works as a side, a snack, or honestly, dinner if no one's judging.
02 -
  • Don't skip flipping the fries halfway through, or you'll end up with one side burnt and the other pale.
  • Add the cheese only after the fries are fully crispy, or the moisture will make them soggy.
  • Let the ranch sit in the fridge for at least 10 minutes so the garlic mellows and the herbs bloom.
03 -
  • Use thick-cut frozen fries, they hold up better under the weight of cheese and toppings.
  • If your oven runs cool, crank it up to 230°C to get that crispy edge.
  • Double the ranch recipe and keep it in the fridge, it lasts a week and makes everything better.
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