Cheesy BBQ Fries with Ranch (Printable Version)

Crispy BBQ-seasoned fries loaded with melted cheddar and served with cool, creamy homemade ranch dip.

# What You 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 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
07 - 1/2 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 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
14 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large 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 - While fries bake, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, parsley, dill, minced garlic, lemon juice, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate until ready to serve.
05 - Remove fries from oven and immediately sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Return to oven for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
06 - Transfer fries to a serving platter and sprinkle with sliced spring onions.
07 - Serve hot with homemade ranch dip on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It turns a bag of frozen fries into something that tastes like you put in real effort, without actually doing much work at all.
  • The homemade ranch is so much better than store bought, and you can taste every herb in it.
  • You get crispy, cheesy, smoky flavor all in one bite, and it disappears faster than you expect.
02 -
  • Don't skip flipping the fries halfway through baking or you'll end up with one side soggy and the other burnt.
  • Add the cheese only after the fries are fully crispy, or it will melt too fast and make them soft.
  • Let the ranch sit in the fridge for at least 10 minutes so the dried dill has time to wake up and the garlic mellows out.
03 -
  • Use a wire rack on top of your baking sheet if you have one, it lets air circulate under the fries and makes them even crispier.
  • Taste your ranch before serving and adjust the salt, lemon, or garlic to your liking, homemade means you're in control.
  • If you're making these for a crowd, bake two trays at once and rotate them halfway through so everything cooks evenly.
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