Cheesy BBQ Fries with Ranch (Printable Version)

Crispy BBQ-seasoned fries loaded with melted cheddar and served alongside creamy homemade ranch dip 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 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 25-30 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 fries from oven and immediately sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Return 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. Serve hot with homemade ranch dip on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything gets made in one oven with almost zero prep, so you can relax while it bakes.
  • The homemade ranch is so much brighter and tangier than store bought, and it takes two minutes to whisk together.
  • You can double or triple the batch without any extra effort, making it perfect for feeding a crowd.
  • The BBQ seasoning adds a smoky sweetness that makes these fries taste like they came from a food truck.
02 -
  • Do not skip flipping the fries halfway through, or you will end up with one crispy side and one soggy side.
  • Add the cheese only after the fries are fully baked, otherwise it can burn before the potatoes cook through.
  • Let the ranch dip sit in the fridge for at least 10 minutes so the flavors have time to come together.
03 -
  • Use thick cut fries if you can find them, they hold up better under all that cheese and stay crispier longer.
  • Make the ranch dip a few hours ahead or even the night before so the flavors deepen and you have one less thing to do when guests arrive.
  • If you are reheating leftovers, pop them back in a hot oven instead of the microwave to keep the fries crispy.
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