Description
Louisiana Voodoo Fries are a bold Wingstop-inspired snack featuring crispy oven-baked fries smothered in rich gravy and silky cheddar cheese sauce. This copycat recipe delivers smoky Cajun notes, a creamy drizzle, and optional green onions for a bright finish. Ideal as a side, party appetizer, or game-day treat, it brings restaurant flavor to your kitchen with simple, pantry-friendly ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the fries: 1½ lbs frozen French fries
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- For the gravy: 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups vegetable broth
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- For the cheese sauce: 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ tsp salt
- Optional toppings: Chopped green onions
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss fries with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Bake according to package directions until crispy.
- Meanwhile, make the gravy. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in vegetable broth, garlic powder, and black pepper. Simmer until thickened. Remove from heat.
- For the cheese sauce, melt butter in a small saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cook until slightly thick. Stir in cheddar cheese and salt until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble fries on a serving platter. Pour gravy over fries, then drizzle generously with cheese sauce.
- Add optional toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispy fries, spread in a single layer on the baking sheet and avoid overcrowding.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne or crushed red pepper to the gravy.
- Chicken broth can be substituted for vegetable broth if desired.
- Leftovers refrigerate well; reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American (Cajun-inspired)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
Keywords: Louisiana Voodoo Fries, Wingstop copycat, loaded fries, Cajun fries, cheese fries, gravy, crispy fries, cheddar sauce, game day snack, Louisiana flavors