You have to make these fries. Seriously. The other night, I was craving something over-the-top, and these Louisiana Voodoo Fries were everything I needed. Forget just fries with a bit of cheese on top. This is a whole situation. It’s the mix of that spicy Cajun kick with creamy ranch and melty cheese on a perfectly crunchy fry that just gets me. My one piece of advice is don’t hold back on the toppings. The glorious mess is the whole point.
Here’s What You’ll Need
- About 4 Russet potatoes, washed and cut into fries (around 1/4-inch thick is great)
- A couple of tablespoons of olive oil
- Your favorite Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese (shred your own if you can!)
- 1/2 cup of whole milk
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of a good, thick ranch dressing
- A handful of fresh chives, chopped
How to Make Them
Step 1: Get the Fries Going
Okay, so first, get your oven going to 425°F. Cut your potatoes into fries and let them soak in a bowl of cold water for about half an hour. Don’t skip this part, it really helps them get crispy later by washing off some of the starch. Drain the water and make sure you pat the fries completely dry with a towel. Then, just toss them with the olive oil and a bunch of Cajun seasoning until they look well-coated.
Step 2: Bake Until Crispy
Toss them onto a big baking sheet, making sure they’re in a single layer. You might need two pans if you have a lot. Let them bake for about 20-25 minutes. I like to flip them halfway through so they get brown on all sides. If you want to live on the edge, you can stick ’em under the broiler for a minute at the very end to get them extra crispy, but watch them like a hawk so they don’t burn. You end up with amazing spicy garlic fries without the deep-fryer mess.
Step 3: Make the Cheese Sauce
While those are baking, you can make the cheese sauce. Melt the butter in a little pot on medium heat. Add the flour and whisk it around for a minute to cook it. Then, slowly pour in the milk while you keep whisking so it doesn’t get lumpy. Once it starts to thicken up, take it off the heat. Dump in the shredded cheddar and stir until it’s all melted and smooth. Seriously, grating your own cheese from a block makes a much better, gooier sauce.
Step 4: Put It All Together
Alright, this is the fun part. As soon as the fries are done, get them onto a plate. Go ahead and pour that warm cheese sauce all over them, then follow that up with a heavy drizzle of ranch. Top the whole thing off with the chopped chives. It’s my take on those amazing fries from Wingstop, and they are so, so good.
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Why This is My Go-To Recipe
Honestly? Because they’re just fun to eat. These Louisiana Voodoo Fries are messy and totally extra in the best way possible. They are the perfect couch food for a movie night. The combo of the spicy, salty fries with the cool ranch and warm cheese sauce is just unbeatable. It’s one of those recipes that feels like a treat every single time. If you make them, let me know how it goes in the comments!
Louisiana Voodoo Fries
My take on the famous Voodoo Fries. Crispy Cajun fries loaded with a homemade cheese sauce creamy ranch and fresh chives. An amazing messy snack.
Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Your favorite Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- Fresh chives chopped
Instructions
Step 1
okay so get your oven going to 425F. cut the potatoes into fries then let them soak in cold water for a half hour or so. this step really helps them get crispy. drain them good and pat them super dry with a towel. toss them with olive oil and a bunch of cajun seasoning.
Step 2
spread the fries on a big baking sheet dont let them crowd each other. bake for like 20-25 minutes and flip them once halfway through. if you want them extra extra crispy stick them under the broiler for a minute but dont walk away they burn fast.
Step 3
while the fries bake make the cheese sauce. melt the butter in a pot then whisk in the flour for a minute. slowly pour in the milk and keep whisking so its not lumpy. when it gets thick take it off the heat and stir in the cheese until its all melted and smooth.
Step 4
alright this is the fun part. put the hot fries on a plate. pour that cheese sauce all over then drizzle the ranch. finish it with the chopped chives and just dig in.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per ServingCalories 500Total Fat 34gSaturated Fat 11gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 21gCholesterol 46mgSodium 1350mgCarbohydrates 70gFiber 7gSugar 6gProtein 16g