Easy Dinner Louisiana Voodoo Fries (Wingstop Copycat) Recipe
Enjoy a deliciously spicy and creamy twist on classic French fries with these easy Louisiana Voodoo Fries, inspired by Wingstop’s famous appetizer. Crispy golden fries smothered in a rich, cheesy, and flavorful voodoo sauce make for the perfect comforting dinner or snack that’s ready in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Louisiana
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 (200°C) to prepare for cooking the fries.
- Cook the fries: Arrange the frozen fries evenly in a single layer on a baking sheet or inside the air fryer basket. Bake or air fry according to package directions until they turn golden brown and crispy, usually about 15-20 minutes.
- Make the roux: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk the all-purpose flour into the melted butter, cooking for around 2 minutes to form a smooth paste and to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Add milk and seasonings: Gradually pour in the milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Stir in salt, ground white pepper, ranch seasoning, and half of the cayenne powder.
- Simmer the sauce: Reduce heat to medium-low, continue stirring and cook the sauce until it thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Add cheese: Stir the shredded white cheddar cheese into the thickened sauce until it is melted and the sauce becomes creamy.
- Combine and serve: Pour the warm cheese sauce generously over the hot cooked fries, sprinkle with the remaining cayenne powder if desired, and serve immediately to enjoy the flavorful Louisiana Voodoo Fries.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to control the spice level according to your preference.
- For extra crispiness, spread fries in a single layer without overlapping.
- Use white cheddar cheese for a sharp, tangy flavor that complements the spices.
- Leftover sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated gently before serving.
- If you don’t have ranch seasoning powder, you can substitute with a mix of dried herbs like dill, parsley, garlic powder, and onion powder.
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