Easy Dinner Louisiana Voodoo Fries (Wingstop Copycat) Recipe
Enjoy a spicy, cheesy twist on classic fries with these easy Louisiana Voodoo Fries inspired by Wingstop. Crispy baked or air-fried fries smothered in a creamy, flavorful white cheddar cheese sauce with zesty ranch and cayenne seasoning make a perfect satisfying dinner or snack in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Fries
- 26 ounces frozen French fries
Cheese Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
- 2 teaspoons ranch seasoning powder
- ½ 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. This will ensure the fries cook evenly and achieve a crispy texture.
- Cook the Fries: Spread the frozen French 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 golden brown and crispy.
- Make the Roux: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for about 2 minutes to form a roux, which will thicken the cheese 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 for a balanced spicy flavor.
- Thicken the Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the sauce for about 5 minutes until it thickens, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Melt the Cheese: Add the shredded white cheddar cheese to the thickened sauce and stir until fully melted and creamy.
- Combine and Serve: Pour the hot cheese sauce over the crispy cooked fries, sprinkle with the remaining cayenne powder if desired, and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, pat the fries dry before baking or air frying to remove excess moisture.
- Adjust cayenne powder amount to control the spiciness to your preference.
- If you want a thicker cheese sauce, add a bit more flour during the roux step.
- Use white cheddar for authentic flavor, but you can substitute with sharp yellow cheddar if needed.
- These fries are best served immediately to maintain their crisp texture.
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