Loaded Buffalo Chicken Fries (Print version)
Crispy fries piled with buffalo chicken, melted cheese, ranch, blue cheese, and green onions for a fast party snack or casual dinner.
# Ingredients:
For the fries and chicken
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24 oz (680 g) frozen crinkle-cut or steak fries
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2 cups (280 g) cooked shredded chicken
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1/2 cup (120 ml) buffalo sauce
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2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For topping
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1 cup (115 g) shredded cheddar cheese
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1 cup (115 g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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1/3 cup (80 ml) ranch dressing
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1/4 cup (30 g) blue cheese crumbles
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2 green onions, thinly sliced
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1/3 cup (35 g) finely diced celery
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Extra buffalo sauce, for drizzling, optional
# Instructions:
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Cook the fries in an oven or air fryer according to the package directions until deeply golden and crisp. For oven fries, use 425°F and a large sheet pan if the package gives a range.
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Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in buffalo sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper, then add the cooked chicken. Toss for 2-3 minutes until hot and evenly coated.
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Spread the hot fries on a sheet pan or oven-safe skillet. Spoon the buffalo chicken over the fries, then sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack evenly over the top.
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Bake at 425°F for 4-6 minutes, or air fry at 375°F for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling in spots.
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Drizzle with ranch and a little extra buffalo sauce if you like. Sprinkle with blue cheese, green onions, and celery. Serve immediately while hot.
# Good to know:
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Best served immediately after assembling.
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Use rotisserie chicken for the fastest prep.
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Cook chicken to 165°F if starting from raw chicken.