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Crispy Baked French Fries with Tangy Blue Cheese Dressing

Amber
What if the secret to crispy baked french fries wasn’t double-frying—but a smart seasoning split and a hot, dry sheet pan? Starch management, high heat, and airflow turn russets into shatter-crisp fries without a deep fryer. A cool, tangy blue cheese dressing cuts through the caramelized edges—fast, craveable, and built for sharing.
Flavor note: the light sweet-spice profile (sugar + cinnamon + nutmeg) heightens roasty potato notes and pairs brilliantly with bold blue cheese dip.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Dressing Chill (optional) 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 430 kcal

Equipment

  • Heavy Sheet Pan
  • Wire rack (optional)
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Thin Spatula

Ingredients
  

For the Fries

  • 3-4 large russet potatoes scrubbed, cut into 1/4–1/3 inch sticks
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 1/2 tsp kosher salt divided
  • 2 1/2 tsp granulated sugar divided
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon divided
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg divided

For the Blue Cheese Dressing

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven & pan: Preheat to 450°F / 230°C (convection if available). Place a heavy sheet pan inside to preheat.
  • Cut, rinse & dry: Cut potatoes into 1/4– 1/3-inch sticks. Rinse under cold water until mostly clear; pat very dry.
  • First-layer seasoning: Toss fries with 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp nutmeg.
  • Sizzle start: Carefully spread fries on the hot sheet pan in a single, spaced layer. Bake 18–20 minutes, undisturbed.
  • Flip & crisp: Flip with a thin spatula. Bake 10–15 minutes more until deeply golden and crisp.
  • Second-layer seasoning: While hot, toss with remaining 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1 1/2 tsp sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp nutmeg.
  • Make the dressing: Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until smooth. Fold in blue cheese; chill 10 minutes.
  • Serve: Pile fries on a warm platter and serve immediately with the cool, tangy blue cheese dressing.

Notes

Pro Tips:
  • Preheat a wire rack on the sheet pan for airflow underneath and ultra-crisp results.
  • If your oven runs hot, drop to 440°F / 227°C after flipping.
  • For bistro-style thicker fries, add 2 extra minutes after the flip.
Compared with typical baked fries (~55–60 minutes), this sheet-pan method is about 15–25% faster thanks to two-phase seasoning and a preheated pan.
Keyword baked french fries, blue cheese dressing, crispy oven fries, russet potatoes