Cheesy BBQ Fries with Ranch (Printable)

Crispy fries with BBQ seasoning, melted cheese, and homemade ranch dip. Perfect crowd-pleasing snack in 40 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fries

01 - 28 ounces 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 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 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 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 is melted and bubbly.
06 - Transfer fries to serving platter and sprinkle with sliced spring onions. Serve immediately with ranch dip on the side.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It turns a freezer staple into something people actually get excited about.
  • The homemade ranch dip tastes nothing like the bottled stuff and takes two minutes to stir together.
  • You can prep everything while the fries bake, so theres no frantic multitasking.
  • The BBQ seasoning gives the fries a smoky edge that makes them impossible to stop eating.
02 -
  • If you skip flipping the fries halfway through, the bottoms will stay pale and soft, and nobody wants that.
  • Add the cheese only after the fries are crispy, or it will make them soggy and limp.
  • Let the ranch sit in the fridge for at least 10 minutes so the dried dill softens and the garlic mellows out.
03 -
  • Use a wire rack on top of the baking sheet if you want the fries even crispier, because it lets air circulate underneath.
  • Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre shredded, it melts smoother and doesnt have that weird coating.
  • If your BBQ seasoning is salty, go easy on the salt in the ranch dip and taste as you go.
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