Description
These Louisiana Voodoo Fries are bold, cheesy, and packed with Cajun flavor! Crispy fries are smothered in a creamy white cheddar ranch sauce with a spicy Cajun kick. Perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or game-day treat, this 30-minute recipe is an irresistible crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Fries
- 26 oz frozen French fries (or homemade fries)
For the Cajun Ranch Cheese Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground white or black pepper
- 2 tsp ranch seasoning powder (or more, to taste)
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, divided
- 8 oz white cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
1. Bake or Air Fry the Fries
- Preheat oven or air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange French fries in a single layer on a baking sheet or air fryer basket.
- Bake or air fry according to package instructions until golden and crispy.
2. Make the Cajun Cheese Sauce
- In a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in milk (½ cup at a time), stirring to keep the sauce smooth.
- Stir in salt, pepper, ranch seasoning, and ¼ tsp cayenne pepper.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Add shredded white cheddar cheese, stirring until fully melted and creamy.
3. Assemble & Serve
- Transfer crispy fries to a serving platter.
- Pour the Cajun ranch cheese sauce evenly over the fries.
- Sprinkle with the remaining ¼ tsp cayenne pepper.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra heat, add more cayenne or hot sauce to the cheese sauce.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for the smoothest melt—pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that affect texture.
- Make-ahead tip: The cheese sauce can be made up to 5 days in advance and reheated over low heat.
- Reheating leftovers: Reheat fries in an oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes, or air fry for 5 minutes at 350°F.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Cajun
