Cheesy BBQ Fries with Ranch (Printable)

Crispy BBQ-seasoned fries topped with melted cheddar and served with homemade ranch dip—pure comfort in every bite.

# 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 - 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 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 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, garlic, lemon juice, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing 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 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 alongside homemade ranch dip.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes boring frozen fries and turns them into something people actually fight over.
  • The homemade ranch tastes miles better than anything from a bottle and takes less than five minutes.
  • You can prep the dip ahead and bake the fries right before guests arrive, so you're not stuck in the kitchen.
  • It's endlessly adaptable, swap cheeses, add jalapeños, or drizzle hot sauce without breaking the recipe.
02 -
  • Don't skip flipping the fries halfway through, the bottom layer will stay soggy if you leave them undisturbed.
  • Add the cheese only after the fries are fully crispy, if you do it earlier the moisture will make them soft and greasy.
  • Let the ranch sit in the fridge for at least ten minutes, the flavors need time to blend or it tastes like plain mayo.
03 -
  • Use a wire rack on your baking sheet if you have one, it lets air circulate and makes the fries even crispier.
  • Grate your own cheese from a block, pre shredded has anti caking agents that can make it grainy when melted.
  • Make the ranch a day ahead, it gets even better as the garlic and herbs infuse overnight.
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