Description
Loaded Buffalo Chicken Fries are a bold and flavorful snack featuring crispy fries topped with tender buffalo chicken, melted cheese, and fresh garnishes. This easy-to-make, spicy, and cheesy dish is perfect for game days, parties, or cozy nights, delivering a delightful mix of textures and tastes that will keep you coming back for more.
Ingredients
Base
- Frozen or fresh fries (shoestring or steak cut) – enough for 4 servings
Buffalo Chicken
- Cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped – 2 large breasts
- Buffalo sauce – 1/2 to 3/4 cup (adjust to taste)
Cheese
- Shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella) – 1 to 1 1/2 cups
Garnishes & Dips
- Green onions, freshly sliced – 2 tablespoons
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing – for drizzling, about 1/4 cup
Instructions
- Prepare the Fries: Cook the fries according to package instructions or your preferred homemade method until crispy on the outside and tender inside, creating the perfect base for the dish.
- Cook and Shred the Chicken: While the fries are cooking, prepare the chicken breasts by boiling, baking, or pan-searing until fully cooked. Once cooled slightly, shred or chop into bite-sized pieces for easy mixing.
- Coat the Chicken in Buffalo Sauce: Toss the shredded chicken thoroughly in buffalo sauce until every piece is well-coated. Adjust the amount of sauce based on your desired spice level.
- Layer Ingredients: Arrange the cooked fries evenly on a serving plate or baking sheet. Spread the buffalo chicken over the fries in an even layer. Sprinkle the shredded cheese generously over the top to cover.
- Melt the Cheese: Place the loaded fries in a preheated oven or under a broiler until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden, creating a gooey, irresistible topping.
- Add Fresh Garnishes: Remove the loaded fries from heat and garnish with freshly sliced green onions. Drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing if desired to balance the heat and add creaminess.
Notes
- Use fries that stay crispy after baking to avoid sogginess.
- Mix hot sauce with melted butter to create a smoother buffalo sauce.
- Freshly shredded cheese melts better than pre-shredded varieties.
- For extra cheesiness, layer cheese under and over the buffalo chicken.
- Serve immediately for best texture: hot, crispy fries with melty cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximate)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: buffalo chicken fries, loaded fries, spicy snack, cheesy fries, game day food, party appetizer