Buffalo Fries
Crispy, cheesy, spicy—these buffalo fries are your ticket to game-day (or any day) snacking glory. Featuring roasted fries, melty sharp cheddar, blue cheese crumbles, and a generous Buffalo sauce drizzle, they're everything you love about bar food—only easier, hotter, and straight from your oven.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 bag (570 g) frozen fries about 20 oz / 570g, steak fries or crinkle cut preferred; avoid shoestrings
- 1.5 tbsp (22 ml) olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp salt more to taste
- 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
For Topping
- 1 cup (113 g) sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup (56 g) blue cheese crumbled; or feta for a milder flavor
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) Buffalo wing sauce such as Frank’s RedHot, more to taste
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) ranch dressing for drizzling
- 2 green onions thinly sliced; or substitute chives
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Large Bowl
Instructions
- Preheat and prep: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and crisper fries.
- Season the fries: In a large bowl, toss the frozen fries with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Roast: Spread the seasoned fries in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crisp.
- Add cheese and Buffalo sauce: Remove fries from the oven (leave oven on). Set broiler to medium-high. Sprinkle shredded cheddar and blue cheese over hot fries. Drizzle Buffalo wing sauce generously over the top.
- Broil: Return the pan to the oven under the broiler for 2–3 minutes, just until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Finish and serve: Remove from oven. Drizzle ranch dressing over everything, then garnish with sliced green onions or chives. Serve immediately with extra napkins and dig in!
Notes
Storage: Best eaten fresh. Leftovers keep in the fridge up to 2 days; re-crisp in a 400°F oven for 10–12 minutes to restore some crunch. Freezing after assembly is not recommended.
Variations: Use sweet potato fries, swap cheeses, add bacon or chicken, or go vegan with dairy-free cheese and ranch.
Nutrition
Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 575mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 480IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 230mg | Iron: 2.4mg