Cheesy BBQ Fries with Ranch (Printable)

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

# 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:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss frozen fries with olive oil and BBQ seasoning blend 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 mixing bowl. Stir until fully incorporated and refrigerate until serving.
05 - Remove fries from oven and immediately distribute shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Return to oven for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese melts and becomes bubbly.
06 - Transfer cheesy fries to a serving platter and sprinkle sliced spring onions over the top.
07 - Serve immediately while hot, accompanied by the homemade ranch dip on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The BBQ seasoning adds a smoky depth that transforms ordinary fries into something you cannot stop reaching for.
  • Homemade ranch dip tastes fresher and brighter than anything from a bottle, and it takes less than five minutes to stir together.
  • Everything bakes on one sheet, so cleanup is almost as easy as the cooking itself.
02 -
  • Do not skip the flip halfway through baking or you will end up with fries that are crispy on one side and soft on the other.
  • Add the cheese only after the fries are fully crispy, otherwise the moisture from melting cheese can make them soggy underneath.
  • Let the ranch dip sit in the fridge for at least 10 minutes so the dried dill softens and the garlic mellows into the creamy base.
03 -
  • Use a wire rack on top of your baking sheet if you have one, it lets air circulate all around the fries for maximum crispiness.
  • Taste your BBQ seasoning before tossing the fries, some blends are saltier than others and you may want to adjust the amount.
  • Double the ranch dip recipe if you are serving a crowd, people always go back for more and you do not want to run out.
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