Description
These loaded fries are the ultimate comfort snack, featuring perfectly crispy fries topped with gooey melted cheese, savory beef bacon, and creamy ranch drizzle. Designed to stay crunchy and soggy-proof, this recipe is quick, indulgent, and perfect for game day, movie night, or anytime cravings strike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound frozen French fries or 2 large Russet potatoes
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup crumbled beef bacon
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- Optional: sliced jalapeños or hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F or air fryer to 375°F.
- Spread fries in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet or air fryer basket.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, or air fry for 15–18 minutes until crispy.
- Remove fries and top evenly with cheddar, Monterey Jack, and beef bacon.
- Return to oven for 5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Drizzle with ranch and sour cream.
- Garnish with green onions and optional jalapeños.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
For extra crispiness, dry fries well before cooking and use a wire rack. Add sauces only at the end to prevent sogginess. Customize toppings to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg