Cheesy BBQ Fries with Ranch (Printable)

Smoky BBQ-seasoned fries topped with melted cheddar and served with 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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 in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.
03 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
04 - In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, parsley, dill, garlic, lemon juice, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly 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 melts and becomes bubbly.
06 - Transfer cheesy fries to a serving platter and garnish with sliced spring onions.
07 - Serve hot alongside homemade ranch dip for dipping.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in under 40 minutes with almost no real cooking skill required.
  • The homemade ranch dip tastes a thousand times better than anything from a bottle and takes two minutes to whisk together.
  • You can double or triple the batch without any extra effort, perfect when friends show up unannounced.
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd the baking sheet or the fries will steam instead of crisp, spread them out even if it means using two pans.
  • Add the cheese only after the fries are fully cooked, otherwise it can burn before the fries are done.
  • Let the ranch dip sit in the fridge for at least 10 minutes, the flavors get so much better with a little time.
03 -
  • Use thick-cut fries for the best texture, they stay crispy longer under all that cheese.
  • Make a double batch of ranch dip, you will run out faster than you think.
  • If you're feeding a crowd, bake the fries in two separate batches so they stay crispy instead of crowding one pan.
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