Description
Enjoy a spicy and creamy twist on classic fries with this Wingstop Voodoo Fries copycat recipe. Crispy baked French fries are smothered in a rich white cheddar cheese sauce seasoned with ranch, cayenne, and a hint of white pepper, creating a bold flavor that’s perfect for game day or a flavorful snack.
Ingredients
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 (204°C) to prepare for cooking the fries.
- Cook Fries: Arrange frozen French fries in a single layer on a baking sheet or air fryer basket. Bake or air fry according to the package instructions until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Make Roux: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for about 2 minutes to form a roux, which will thicken your cheese sauce.
- Add Milk and Seasonings: Gradually pour in the milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Stir in the salt, ground white pepper, ranch seasoning powder, and half of the cayenne powder, blending thoroughly for a spicy kick.
- Thicken Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the mixture for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Melt Cheese: Add the shredded white cheddar cheese to the thickened sauce and stir until it fully melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Combine and Serve: Pour the warm cheese sauce evenly over the cooked fries. Optionally, sprinkle the remaining cayenne powder for extra heat and serve immediately while warm and delicious.
Notes
- For crispier fries, you can double bake them by baking once until cooked through, then again after adding cheese sauce briefly to meld flavors.
- Adjust cayenne powder to your preferred heat level or omit for a milder sauce.
- Ranch seasoning powder can be found pre-made at stores or homemade from ranch dressing mix recipes.
- This recipe works well with either oven baking or air frying, depending on your kitchen equipment.
- Use freshly shredded cheese rather than pre-shredded for better melting texture.
