Loaded Buffalo Chicken Fries
Loaded Buffalo Chicken Fries combine crispy golden fries with tender buffalo-spiced chicken and a melty blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheese, finished with fresh green onions and optional creamy ranch or blue cheese dressing. This bold and satisfying snack is perfect for game day, casual gatherings, or anytime you crave a flavorful, comforting treat.
- Author: Lina
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Diet: Gluten Free
Fries Base
- 4 cups frozen French fries
Buffalo Chicken
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
Cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Garnishes & Extras
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for drizzling or dipping
- Celery sticks, sliced (optional)
- Prepare the Fries: Bake or fry your frozen French fries according to the package instructions until they are golden and crispy, ensuring a crunchy foundation for the dish.
- Shred and Toss the Chicken: While the fries cook, shred the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and toss them in buffalo sauce until thoroughly coated for that signature spicy and tangy flavor.
- Layer the Fries and Chicken: Spread the crispy fries evenly on a baking sheet or oven-safe dish, then distribute the buffalo chicken evenly over the fries to ensure each bite has some spicy goodness.
- Add the Cheese: Sprinkle a generous mixture of shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese evenly over the fries and chicken to create a rich, gooey topping.
- Bake Until Melty: Place the assembled dish in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and irresistibly gooey.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped green onions. Optionally drizzle ranch or blue cheese dressing on top and add celery slices for a fresh crunch.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded chicken for better sauce absorption and tenderness.
- Maintain a good topping-to-fries ratio to keep fries crispy and avoid sogginess.
- Combine cheddar and mozzarella cheeses for ideal melt and flavor depth.
- Warm buffalo sauce slightly before tossing chicken for even coating.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the fries while the cheese is hot and melty.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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