Description
Loaded Buffalo chicken fries are a bold and flavorful game-day snack featuring crispy fries topped with tender, spicy Buffalo chicken, melty cheese, and a cool ranch drizzle. Easy to customize and quick to prepare, this dish combines a perfect balance of heat, richness, and crunch, making it a crowd-pleasing appetizer for any occasion.
Ingredients
Base
- Frozen French Fries – 4 cups (about 1 lb)
Chicken
- Cooked Chicken Breast – 2 cups, shredded
- Buffalo Sauce – 1/2 cup
Cheese
- Shredded Cheese Blend (mozzarella and cheddar) – 1 1/2 cups
- Optional Blue Cheese Crumbles – 1/4 cup
Toppings & Garnishes
- Ranch Dressing – 1/4 cup, for drizzling
- Green Onions – 2 tablespoons, freshly chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Fries: Cook your frozen fries according to the package instructions until golden and crispy. Using an oven or air fryer is recommended to achieve the essential crunch for loaded Buffalo chicken fries.
- Cook and Shred the Chicken: If you don’t have pre-cooked chicken, pan-sear or bake chicken breasts until fully cooked, then shred into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss Chicken in Buffalo Sauce: Place the shredded chicken in a bowl and toss generously with Buffalo sauce, ensuring every piece is evenly coated with the spicy, tangy flavor.
- Assemble the Loaded Fries: Spread the hot fries evenly on a baking sheet, scatter the Buffalo chicken over the fries, and top with generous amounts of the shredded cheese blend.
- Melt the Cheese: Return the loaded fries to the oven or broiler for a few minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Add Final Toppings: Drizzle the fries with ranch dressing, sprinkle with freshly chopped green onions, and add blue cheese crumbles if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked crispy fries to maintain texture under toppings.
- Adjust buffalo sauce quantity to control the heat level.
- Combine mozzarella and cheddar for a smooth melt and sharp flavor depth.
- Broil the cheese quickly but monitor closely to avoid burning.
- Add fresh garnishes like green onions or celery for brightness and crunch contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Buffalo chicken fries, loaded fries, game-day snack, spicy chicken fries, Buffalo sauce, appetizer, easy recipe, crispy fries
