Description
Enjoy a spicy and creamy twist on classic fries with these Louisiana Voodoo Fries, a Wingstop copycat recipe featuring crispy baked fries smothered in a rich white cheddar cheese sauce infused with ranch seasoning and a hint of cayenne for that signature kick.
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 and cook fries: Preheat your oven or air fryer to 400°F. Arrange the frozen fries in a single layer on a baking sheet or in the air fryer basket and cook according to the package instructions until golden brown and crispy.
- Prepare roux: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the all-purpose flour until the mixture is smooth and combined, cooking for about 2 minutes to form a roux that will thicken the sauce.
- Add milk and seasonings: Gradually pour in the milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Stir in the salt, ground white pepper, ranch seasoning powder, and half of the cayenne powder to build the sauce’s flavor and heat.
- Thicken sauce: Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking the mixture, stirring frequently until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes, ensuring a creamy consistency.
- Melt cheese: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the shredded white cheddar cheese until fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Combine and serve: Pour the hot cheese sauce evenly over the cooked fries and sprinkle the remaining cayenne powder on top if desired for extra spice. Serve immediately while warm for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- For extra crispy fries, pat them dry before cooking if they have any ice crystals.
- You can adjust the cayenne powder to your preferred spice level.
- Ranch seasoning powder can be found in the spice aisle or made at home by mixing dried herbs and spices.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting and smoother sauce.
- This dish is best served immediately as the fries will lose crispiness when sitting too long under the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Louisiana Voodoo Fries, Wingstop Copycat, cheesy fries, spicy fries, baked fries, white cheddar sauce, ranch seasoning, appetizer
