Loaded Sweet Potato Fries (Print)

Crispy sweet potato waffle fries with cheddar, bacon, ranch, and green onions.

# What you'll need:

→ Fries

01 - 1.3 lbs frozen sweet potato waffle fries

→ Toppings

02 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
03 - 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
04 - 1/4 cup ranch dressing
05 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange sweet potato waffle fries in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
02 - Bake fries for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crisp and golden brown.
03 - Remove fries from oven and immediately sprinkle evenly with shredded cheddar cheese.
04 - Return fries to oven for 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
05 - Transfer hot fries to a large platter. Drizzle with ranch dressing, then sprinkle with crumbled bacon, green onions, parsley if using, and black pepper.
06 - Serve immediately while fries remain hot and crispy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're impossibly crispy on the outside with a tender interior, and the cheese melts into every crevice perfectly.
  • This dish comes together in under 45 minutes with minimal hands-on work, so you can prep them while doing a dozen other things.
  • Everyone loses their mind over loaded fries—it's shareable, indulgent, and somehow feels like a restaurant-quality appetizer you made yourself.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the fries on the baking sheet—I learned this the hard way when my first batch steamed instead of crisped, and they turned into soggy disappointment.
  • Add your toppings right before serving, not before they cool; soggy ranch-covered fries are nobody's dream, so timing is everything here.
03 -
  • Pat your fries slightly with a paper towel before baking to remove excess ice crystals—this helps them get crispier and more golden.
  • If you have a second oven or warming drawer, you can keep finished batches warm while you cook more, making this perfect for feeding a crowd.
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