Cheesy BBQ Fries with Ranch (Print version)

Crispy fries with BBQ seasoning, melted cheddar, and creamy homemade ranch dip for dipping and drizzling.

# 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 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 until cheese is melted and bubbly.
06 - Transfer fries to serving platter and sprinkle with sliced spring onions.
07 - Serve hot with a side of homemade ranch dip.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes barely any effort but tastes like you spent an hour in the kitchen.
  • The homemade ranch dip is so much better than store-bought and you can make it while the fries bake.
  • The BBQ seasoning gives the fries a smoky edge that makes them wildly addictive.
  • You can double or triple the batch without breaking a sweat.
02 -
  • Do not skip flipping the fries halfway through or you will end up with soggy bottoms and burnt tops.
  • Let the ranch sit in the fridge for at least 10 minutes before serving so the herbs have time to bloom.
  • If you add the cheese too early, it will burn before the fries finish crisping.
03 -
  • Use a wire rack on your baking sheet if you have one, it lets air circulate and makes the fries even crispier.
  • Toast your BBQ seasoning in a dry pan for 30 seconds before tossing with the fries to deepen the smoky flavor.
  • If your oven runs hot, check the fries a few minutes early to avoid burning the cheese.
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