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Loaded French Fries

appetizer· snacks· Tailgating Recipes
May 8, 2023

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Loaded French Fries – French fries are topped with caramelized onions, American cheese, and a homemade burger sauce. The best loaded fries you’ve ever had!

skillet full of loaded french fries

Today’s recipe is a simple one – Loaded French Fries! Who doesn’t love a plate full of fries, topped with cheese, onions, and a flavorful sauce?! And what’s even better – the most work you’ll do for this recipe is making the sauce, which can totally be made ahead of time.

In addition to making the sauce, you’ll also caramelize the onions a little to get a nice, deep flavor on them. They then get sprinkled over crispy crinkle fries. American cheese is added over the top and then the fries are placed under the broiler to get the cheese gooey. Who knew something so yummy could be so simple?!

Here are my Loaded French Fries!

overhead shot of loaded french fries in a skillet
forkful of loaded french fries sitting in a skillet

Tips & Tricks

  1. Melt the cheese. Make sure you let the cheese get super melted before taking it out of the broiler.
  2. Make the sauce ahead of time. The flavors in the sauce marry best over time. Therefore, I suggest making it ahead of time and letting it sit before adding it to the fries.
  3. Caramelize the onions. The onions taste best with just a hint of char around the outside. So make sure you let them cook long enough to build that flavor.
another shot of loaded french fries covered in burger sauce and sitting in a skillet
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Loaded French Fries

Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the burger sauce:
  • ¼ cup mayo
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoons sweet relish
  • ¼ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the fries:
  • 1 pound frozen extra-crispy crinkle fries
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ large sweet onion diced
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 slices American cheese
  • burger sauce recipe above

Instructions

  • Mix all burger sauce ingredients together until combined. Cover and let sit in the fridge while you make the rest of the ingredients. The longer the sauce sits, the deeper the flavor gets. 
  • Place the French fries in a preheated air fryer or oven and cook according to package instructions. Once done, place them in a cast iron skillet or baking pan. Set aside.
  • In a medium skillet, add butter and diced sweet onion. Place over medium heat. Cook until onion turns soft and starts to char a little, about 10 minutes. Stir ocassionally.
  • Set oven to broil. Sprinkle diced onion over the cooked fries in the cast iron. Top with American cheese. Place under broiler until the cheese is very very melty but not burning. Remove from oven and drizzle with half of the burger sauce. Serve the rest on the side.

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Comments

  1. Twin Peaks Menu says

    April 20, 2025 at 2:45 pm

    Thank you for sharing the information about Loaded French Fries. I appreciate the delicious idea and the inspiration to try out a fun, flavorful snack that’s perfect for any occasion!

    Reply
  2. hydrogen executor says

    October 6, 2023 at 4:57 pm

    Yummy!

    Reply
  3. Veronika says

    May 15, 2023 at 1:45 am

    I love poutine but this beats it! The burger sauce on top was so delicious! It’s my favorite dip and addition for burgers but I never thought to just pour it over fries.

    Reply
  4. Dee Broughton says

    May 15, 2023 at 1:36 am

    Oooh, yet! You had me at burger sauce. I can’t wait to make this.

    Reply
  5. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

    May 14, 2023 at 9:04 pm

    You totally got me at the loaded fries! These are the best ever and me and boys could not stop eating! The burger sauce was delicious!

    Reply
  6. Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says

    May 14, 2023 at 4:11 pm

    These fires were insane and definitely over the top in the most delicious way! That burger sauce – yeah make extra! It’s stupid delicious!

    Reply
  7. Isabelle says

    May 13, 2023 at 7:21 pm

    That burger sauce really took these loaded fries to the next level. It was so good I am going to find other ways to use it. Thank you!

    Reply
  8. Kristina says

    May 13, 2023 at 7:20 pm

    Loaded cheesy fries are the best! This was a nice alternative to just using melted cheddar or American cheese..the burger sauce gave it a great kick

    Reply
  9. Min says

    May 11, 2023 at 8:45 pm

    These loaded fries were so good! That burger sauce is GOLD. Pickled relish is a must!

    Reply
  10. Tammy says

    May 11, 2023 at 1:49 pm

    Oh my gosh these sound insanely delicious! I love the sound of that burger sauce. I’ve never had loaded fries before so I will definitely be trying these next time 😀

    Reply
  11. Marta says

    May 11, 2023 at 9:33 am

    I love loaded french fries and most the time I can only get them when I go out. This recipe made it so easy for me to make at home, which might actually be dangerous for my diet, LOL!

    Reply
  12. Carrie Robinson says

    May 9, 2023 at 2:05 pm

    Oh man! What a tasty guilty pleasure to whip up at home. I want to dig right in. 🙂

    Reply
  13. Michelle says

    May 9, 2023 at 2:03 pm

    I love the burger sauce so much! Definitely making again!

    Reply
  14. Tayler says

    May 9, 2023 at 1:53 pm

    I made these fries with dinner last night and OMG they were to die for! My whole family loved them!

    Reply
  15. Nathan says

    May 9, 2023 at 1:43 pm

    I can’t stop eating these loaded fries! The burger sauce is the perfect way to top them off, so flavorful and adds a nice balance to the saltiness of the other ingredients. Definitely a new favorite!

    Reply
  16. Sisley says

    May 9, 2023 at 1:31 pm

    the burger sauce is perfect to dip the fries into. YUM!

    Reply
  17. Bernice says

    May 8, 2023 at 11:34 pm

    These fries are over the top and extremely decadent. I made them for the kids after school snack and they went crazy for them.

    Reply

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