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Baked spicy fries with garlic cheese sauce on a plate with crisp seasoned potato fries

Baked Spicy Fries with Garlic Cheese Sauce and Potato

Baked Spicy Fries are crispy oven-baked potato fries with bold smoky seasoning and a creamy garlic cheese sauce. They are a comforting choice when you want a flavorful potato dish with a satisfying texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 401
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fries
  • 7-8 medium Idaho baking potatoes
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon seasoning salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • coarse sea salt to taste
Garlic Cheese Sauce
  • 2 oz / 55 g light cream cheese
  • a splash of milk
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1 oz / 30 g shredded cheese of choice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 430°F (221°C).
  2. Wash and dry the potatoes, then cut them into fry-style strips about 3/4 inches wide.
  3. Coat the potato strips with egg whites, chili powder, seasoning salt, smoked sweet paprika, cayenne, and coarse sea salt, stirring until evenly covered.
Baking
  1. Line each baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the coated potatoes onto the parchment, leaving the excess egg white mixture behind in the bowl.
  2. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove the baking sheets and transfer the fries directly onto the baking sheets by sliding them off the parchment.
  3. Bake for another 5-8 minutes, then remove and gently stir while keeping the fries intact.
  4. Continue baking and stirring in intervals until the fries have a puffy golden brown exterior that feels dry to the touch. The total baking time will be about 25-35 minutes.
Cheese Sauce
  1. Microwave the cream cheese for about 30 seconds until softened.
  2. Whisk in the milk, minced garlic, seasoning salt, and oil until smooth.
  3. Add the shredded cheese and microwave for another 20-30 seconds. Whisk again until smooth, adding more milk if needed to reach the desired consistency.
Serving
  1. Pour the garlic cheese sauce over the baked fries and serve.

Notes

The sauce can be prepared in the microwave for convenience, or it can be made in a regular saucepan on the stovetop.