Louisiana Voodoo Fries (Wingstop Copycat) Recipe
Enjoy a flavorful twist on classic fries with these Louisiana Voodoo Fries, a Wingstop copycat recipe featuring crispy baked fries smothered in a creamy, spicy white cheddar cheese sauce seasoned with ranch and cayenne pepper for a perfect balance of heat and tang.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
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 and Prepare Fries: Preheat your oven or air fryer to 400°F. Arrange the frozen fries in a single layer on a baking sheet or air fryer basket. Bake or air fry them until golden brown and crispy, following the package instructions for timing.
- Make the Roux: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the all-purpose flour and whisk continuously to combine. Cook the mixture for about 2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste, forming a smooth roux.
- Add Milk and Seasonings: Gradually pour in the milk while whisking to avoid lumps. Stir in salt, ground white pepper, ranch seasoning powder, and half of the cayenne powder (about 1/4 teaspoon) to infuse the sauce with flavor and spice.
- Thicken the Sauce: Lower the heat to medium-low and cook the mixture while stirring frequently for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Incorporate Cheese: Add the shredded white cheddar cheese to the thickened sauce. Stir continuously until the cheese melts completely and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning by adding the remaining cayenne powder if more heat is desired.
- Combine and Serve: Pour the warm cheese sauce evenly over the baked fries. Serve immediately to enjoy the fries crispy under a rich, spicy cheese topping that captures the essence of Louisiana flavors.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spread fries in a single layer without overlapping.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper quantity to control spice level.
- Ranch seasoning powder can be substituted with garlic powder, onion powder, and dried herbs if unavailable.
- Serve immediately to prevent fries from becoming soggy.
- For a vegetarian version, ensure the cheese and ranch seasoning are free from animal-derived ingredients.
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