Loaded Sweet Potato Fries (Printable)

Crispy sweet potato waffle fries topped with cheddar, ranch, bacon, 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

# How-To:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in under 40 minutes with minimal hands-on time, perfect for when you want something impressive without the stress.
  • The waffle texture does all the work for you—it gets impossibly crispy while holding onto toppings like edible golden vessels.
  • It's the kind of dish that somehow tastes like comfort food and restaurant-quality appetizer at the same time.
02 -
  • Don't skip the halfway flip during baking—it makes the difference between some fries that are crispy and some that are pale, and unevenly cooked fries feel like a letdown.
  • Add the cheese immediately after pulling the fries from the oven; if you wait, it won't melt properly and will just sit on top like orange flakes instead of becoming a cohesive, creamy layer.
03 -
  • Use truly sharp cheddar rather than mild—the extra flavor is worth the small difference in cost, and it makes the whole dish taste more intentional.
  • Don't thaw the frozen fries before cooking; they'll release moisture and won't get as crispy, so keep them frozen until they hit the hot baking sheet.
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