Cheesy BBQ Fries with Ranch (Printable)

Crispy BBQ-seasoned fries loaded with melted cheese, served alongside creamy homemade ranch for dipping.

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

# How-To Steps:

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 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 - Remove fries from oven and immediately sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Return fries to the 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 Tips:

01 -
  • Minimal effort with maximum flavor, turning frozen fries into something people actually remember.
  • The homemade ranch dip tastes fresher than anything from a bottle and takes less than five minutes to whisk together.
  • Crispy, cheesy, smoky, and cool all in one bite.
02 -
  • Do not skip flipping the fries halfway, or you will end up with one crispy side and one sad, pale side.
  • Add the cheese only after the fries are fully cooked, otherwise it can burn before the fries crisp up.
03 -
  • Use a wire rack on the baking sheet if you want the crispiest possible fries, it lets air circulate underneath.
  • If your BBQ seasoning is salty, cut back on the salt in the ranch dip to keep everything balanced.
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