Description
Enjoy a flavorful twist on classic fries with this Louisiana Voodoo Fries recipe, a Wingstop copycat featuring crispy golden fries topped with a creamy, spicy white cheddar cheese sauce infused with ranch seasoning and a kick of cayenne pepper.
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 oven or air fryer: Set your oven or air fryer to 400°F to prepare for cooking the fries. This ensures the fries will cook evenly and become crispy.
- Cook fries: Arrange the frozen fries in a single layer on a baking sheet or in the air fryer basket. Bake or air fry according to the package instructions until the fries are golden brown and crispy.
- Melt butter and make roux: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the all-purpose flour until combined and cook for about 2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste and form a roux.
- Add milk and seasonings: Gradually pour in the milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Stir in salt, ground white pepper, ranch seasoning powder, and half of the cayenne powder to infuse the sauce with flavor and a mild heat.
- Thicken sauce and add cheese: Reduce heat to medium-low and cook the sauce, stirring often, until it thickens, about 5 minutes. Then stir in the shredded white cheddar cheese until melted and creamy, making a smooth cheese sauce.
- Assemble and serve: Pour the hot cheese sauce evenly over the cooked fries. Optionally, sprinkle the remaining cayenne powder on top for extra heat. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy this decadent appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded white cheddar cheese for better melting and flavor.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to your spice preference; add more for heat or less for mild flavor.
- This recipe works well with an oven or an air fryer depending on your preference.
- For extra crispiness, pat fries dry with a paper towel before baking or air frying if you’re starting from thawed fries.
- Ranch seasoning powder can be homemade or store-bought; choose a flavorful brand for best results.
Keywords: Louisiana Voodoo Fries, Wingstop Copycat, cheesy fries, ranch cheese sauce, spicy fries, appetizer, snack