Cheesy BBQ Fries with Ranch (Printable)

Crispy BBQ-seasoned fries smothered in melted cheddar, served with cool homemade ranch dip. Pure comfort food!

# 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 in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.
03 - Bake for 25 to 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 well and refrigerate until serving.
05 - Remove fries from oven and immediately sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over top. Return 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 homemade ranch dip on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes everyday frozen fries and turns them into something people actually get excited about.
  • The homemade ranch dip is so much better than store bought, and you can make it while the fries bake.
  • Everything comes together in under 45 minutes with barely any effort.
  • The BBQ seasoning gives the fries a smoky edge that makes them addictive.
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd the baking sheet or the fries will steam instead of crisp, and nobody wants limp, sad fries.
  • Add the cheese as soon as the fries come out of the oven so the residual heat starts melting it before it goes back in.
  • Let the ranch dip sit in the fridge for at least 10 minutes before serving so the flavors have time to come together.
03 -
  • Use a wire rack on top of the baking sheet if you have one, it lets air circulate under the fries and makes them even crispier.
  • Taste the ranch dip before serving and adjust the salt, lemon, or garlic to your liking, everyone's palate is different.
  • If you're feeding a crowd, double the batch and use two baking sheets so the fries aren't crowded.
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