Description
Louisiana Voodoo Fries are wildly flavorful, cheesy Cajun ranch fries no one can resist! Make this recipe right at home in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 26 ounces frozen French fries or homemade fries
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper or black pepper
- 2 teaspoons ranch seasoning powder or more, to taste
- ½ teaspoon cayenne powder divided
- 8 ounces white cheddar cheese shredded on the large holes of a box grater (2 cups shredded)
Instructions
- Preheat an oven or an air fryer to 400°F.
- Arrange French fries in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet or in air fryer basket. Bake them in preheated oven according to the time shown on package, or according to air fryer instructions.
- Place butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, cooking until melted and bubbly. Whisk in the flour to combine, then cook for about 2 minutes, until mixture is thick and pasty.
- Gradually whisk in milk, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well in between additions to create a smooth sauce. Add salt, pepper, ranch powder, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder, then stir to combine.
- Reduce burner heat to medium-low and continue cooking, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes, until the sauce is thick enough to cling to the back of a spoon.
- Using a silicone spoon, gently stir in shredded cheese to combine. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes, until Cajun cheese sauce is thick and creamy. Remove from the heat and set aside until the French fries are ready.
- When French fries are cooked through and golden brown, transfer them to a serving platter. Pour the Cajun ranch cheese sauce evenly over them, then sprinkle remaining 1/4 teaspoon cayenne evenly over the top. Serve while warm.
Notes
- Rather than using pre-shredded cheese, we recommend buying an 8-ounce block. Shred it using the large holes of a box grater. Pre-shredded cheeses include an anti-caking agent that affects the consistency of the cheese, preventing it from melting well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sides
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 556 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1254 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 52 mg
Keywords: fries, Cajun, cheese, ranch, side dish