Crispy Cheddar Onion Fries
Get ready to elevate your snack game with these irresistible homemade Crispy Cheddar Onion Fries! Featuring perfectly seasoned potato wedges coated in a crunchy cheddar and onion topping, these fries are baked to golden perfection for a delightful crunch. Perfect for dipping or enjoying on their own, they’re a mouthwatering treat that will have everyone coming back for more!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut like fries
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- bacon
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 4 large handfuls of grated cheddar
- 20 cl of liquid cream
🧂Spices & Seasonings(4)
- a little paprika
- a little salt
- salt and pepper
- a little spice mix from the south
📦Other(1)
- crispy onions
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Peel the potatoes and cut them like fries.
- 2
Season with a little salt, spice mix, and paprika.
- 3
For the cheddar sauce, combine 20 cl of liquid cream, 4 large handfuls of grated cheddar, salt, and pepper in a pot and stir continuously.
- 4
Optionally, add a touch of food coloring for aesthetic purposes.
- 5
Add bacon and crispy onions on top of the fries before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Soak cut fries in cold water for 30 minutes to remove excess starch, then double-fry at 325°F for 3-4 minutes, rest 2 minutes, then 375°F for 2-3 minutes for maximum crispiness.technique325°F then 375°F
- ✓For the cheddar sauce, heat cream to exactly 160-170°F before adding cheese to prevent proteins from seizing and creating a grainy texture.technique160-170°F
- ✓Add 1 teaspoon of cornstarch per 100ml of cream to the cheddar sauce as an emulsion stabilizer, preventing oil separation when the sauce cools.ingredient1 tsp per 100ml
- ✓Crisp your onions at 300°F for 12-15 minutes until moisture content drops below 5% - this prevents them from becoming soggy when placed on hot fries.timing300°F for 12-15 minutes
- ✓Salt fries immediately after the final fry while oil temperature is still above 300°F so salt crystals adhere better to the hot, slightly oily surface.timingAbove 300°F
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Crispy Cheddar Onion Fries
Get ready to elevate your snack game with these irresistible homemade Crispy Cheddar Onion Fries! Featuring perfectly seasoned potato wedges coated in a crunchy cheddar and onion topping, these fries are baked to golden perfection for a delightful crunch. Perfect for dipping or enjoying on their own, they’re a mouthwatering treat that will have everyone coming back for more!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut like fries
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- bacon
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 4 large handfuls of grated cheddar
- 20 cl of liquid cream
🧂Spices & Seasonings(4)
- a little paprika
- a little salt
- salt and pepper
- a little spice mix from the south
📦Other(1)
- crispy onions
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Peel the potatoes and cut them like fries.
- 2
Season with a little salt, spice mix, and paprika.
- 3
For the cheddar sauce, combine 20 cl of liquid cream, 4 large handfuls of grated cheddar, salt, and pepper in a pot and stir continuously.
- 4
Optionally, add a touch of food coloring for aesthetic purposes.
- 5
Add bacon and crispy onions on top of the fries before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Soak cut fries in cold water for 30 minutes to remove excess starch, then double-fry at 325°F for 3-4 minutes, rest 2 minutes, then 375°F for 2-3 minutes for maximum crispiness.technique325°F then 375°F
- ✓For the cheddar sauce, heat cream to exactly 160-170°F before adding cheese to prevent proteins from seizing and creating a grainy texture.technique160-170°F
- ✓Add 1 teaspoon of cornstarch per 100ml of cream to the cheddar sauce as an emulsion stabilizer, preventing oil separation when the sauce cools.ingredient1 tsp per 100ml
- ✓Crisp your onions at 300°F for 12-15 minutes until moisture content drops below 5% - this prevents them from becoming soggy when placed on hot fries.timing300°F for 12-15 minutes
- ✓Salt fries immediately after the final fry while oil temperature is still above 300°F so salt crystals adhere better to the hot, slightly oily surface.timingAbove 300°F