Cheesy BBQ Fries with Ranch (Printable)

Crispy fries with smoky BBQ seasoning, melted cheddar, and creamy homemade ranch dip. Perfect party 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

→ 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

# 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 fries for 25 to 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 - Once fries are crispy, remove from oven and immediately sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Return fries to oven for 2 to 3 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
06 - Transfer fries to a serving platter. Sprinkle with sliced spring onions.
07 - Serve hot with a side of homemade ranch dip.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms freezer staples into something that tastes indulgent and special without any fancy ingredients.
  • The homemade ranch dip is so much better than store-bought and takes only five minutes to stir together.
  • You get crispy, cheesy, smoky fries with a cool creamy contrast that everyone devours in minutes.
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd the baking sheet or the fries will steam instead of crisp, and nobody wants soggy fries.
  • Add the cheese only after the fries are fully cooked, or it will burn before the fries crisp up properly.
  • Let the ranch dip sit in the fridge for at least 10 minutes so the dried dill softens and all the flavors come together.
03 -
  • If your fries are not crisping up, flip them more often and make sure your oven is fully preheated before baking.
  • Make a double batch of ranch dip because it keeps well in the fridge for up to a week and tastes great on salads, veggies, or sandwiches.
  • For extra crunch, finish the fries under the broiler for one minute after adding the cheese, but watch them closely so they do not burn.
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