Description
Enjoy crispy golden fries smothered in a creamy, spicy cheddar cheese sauce with a touch of ranch and cayenne for an irresistible flavor twist. This Creamy Cheddar Voodoo Fries recipe is perfect for a delicious appetizer or snack, ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Fries
- 26 ounces frozen French fries
Cheese Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 2 teaspoons ranch seasoning powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder (divided)
- 8 ounces white cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the cooking device: Preheat your oven or air fryer to 400°F to prepare for cooking the fries.
- Cook the fries: Arrange frozen fries in a single layer on a baking sheet or in the air fryer basket. Bake or air fry until they turn golden brown and crispy, following the package’s suggested cooking time (typically 20-25 minutes).
- Make the roux: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the all-purpose flour until fully combined and cook for about 2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Prepare the cheese sauce: Gradually pour in milk while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Stir in the salt, ground white pepper, ranch seasoning powder, and half of the cayenne powder. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Add the cheese: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the shredded white cheddar cheese until melted and the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
- Assemble and serve: Pour the hot cheese sauce evenly over the cooked fries. Optionally, sprinkle the remaining cayenne powder on top for extra heat. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use a single layer for fries to ensure crispiness.
- Adjust cayenne powder quantity to control the spice level.
- For extra richness, use whole milk or add a splash of cream.
- Ranch seasoning powder can be substituted with a mix of dried herbs and garlic powder if unavailable.
- Serve immediately for best texture; leftover sauce can be reheated gently on stovetop.
