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Baked spicy fries with garlic cheese sauce on thick-cut Idaho potato fries

Baked Spicy Fries with Idaho Potato and Garlic Cheese Sauce

Baked Spicy Fries are crispy, seasoned potato fries topped with a creamy garlic cheese sauce. They are an easy, comforting recipe for anyone craving bold flavor and a satisfying texture.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 401

Ingredients
  

Spicy Fries
  • 7-8 medium Idaho baking potatoes
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon seasoning salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • coarse sea salt to taste
Garlic Cheese Sauce
  • 2 oz / 55 g light cream cheese
  • a splash of milk
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1 oz / 30 g good quality shredded cheese of choice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 430°F (221°C).
  2. Wash and dry the potatoes, then cut them into french-fry sized strips about 3/4 inches wide. Add the egg whites over the potatoes, sprinkle with the seasonings, and stir until evenly coated.
Baking
  1. Line each baking sheet with a large piece of parchment paper. Divide the potatoes between the prepared sheets, leaving any excess egg white in the bowl rather than transferring it to the pans.
  2. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove the sheets and carefully slide the fries off the parchment directly onto the baking sheets.
  3. Continue baking for another 5-8 minutes, then remove from the oven and stir gently while keeping the fries intact. Repeat the bake-and-stir process until the fries have a dry, golden-brown exterior with a tender center. Total baking time will be about 25-35 minutes.
Garlic Cheese Sauce
  1. Microwave the cream cheese for about 30 seconds until softened.
  2. Whisk in the milk, garlic, seasoning salt, and oil until smooth. Add the shredded cheese, microwave for another 20-30 seconds, and whisk again until fully combined, adding more milk to reach the desired sauce consistency.
Serving
  1. Pour the garlic cheese sauce over the baked fries and serve.

Notes

The sauce can be prepared in the microwave for convenience, or it can be made in a regular saucepan on the stovetop.