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Buffalo Chicken Fries

Crispy french fries topped with bite-sized fried chicken, tossed in spicy buffalo sauce, and drizzled with creamy ranch dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Pub Food
Calories: 850
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fries Base
  • 24 oz frozen french fries bag
  • 1 cup cheddar and mozzarella cheese blend shredded
Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
Sauce & Garnish
  • 0.5 cup hot sauce Frank's RedHot preferred
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 0.3 cup Ranch dressing
  • 2 tbsp green onions chopped

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Deep skillet or Dutch oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange fries in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  2. Bake fries for 20-25 minutes until golden and very crispy.
  3. While fries bake, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  4. Dredge chicken cubes in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  5. Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F. Fry chicken in batches for 4-6 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk hot sauce, melted butter, and vinegar to make buffalo sauce.
  7. Toss cooked chicken in the buffalo sauce until well coated.
  8. Remove fries from oven, top with shredded cheese, and bake 2 more minutes to melt.
  9. Top cheesy fries with buffalo chicken, drizzle with ranch dressing, and garnish with green onions.

Notes

For a faster version, use frozen popcorn chicken instead of making it from scratch.