Baked Spicy Fries with Garlic Cheese Sauce
These baked fries are crispy, spicy, and come with a creamy garlic cheese sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
- 2 large russet potatoes, cut into fries
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the fries with olive oil, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the fries in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- While the fries are baking, make the garlic cheese sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheese and garlic powder until melted and smooth.
- Serve the fries hot with the garlic cheese sauce.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your liking.
- If you don't have russet potatoes, you can use any other type of potato.
- Feel free to add other spices to the fries, such as chili powder or cumin.
- For a richer cheese sauce, use heavy cream instead of milk.