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Spicy Loaded Chicken Fries

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade:
  • 2 lbs chicken tenders
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • ¼ cup buffalo sauce
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp cayenne paprika, onion powder, and pepper (each)
For Breading + Frying:
  • 2 cups flour
  • Oil for frying
Fries:
  • 1 bag frozen crinkle cut fries or homemade if you’re feeling ambitious
Cheese Sauce:
  • 4 oz Monterey Jack
  • 4 oz sharp cheddar
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Salt & pepper to taste
Spicy Dry Rub:
  • 4 tbsp cayenne
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
Cane’s Style Sauce:
  • ½ cup mayo
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
Homemade Ranch:
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp parsley
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Whisk together buttermilk, buffalo sauce, egg, and spices. Add chicken and let it marinate for at least 2 hours—or overnight if you can.
  2. Dredge the marinated chicken in flour, pressing to coat well. Heat oil to 350°F and fry until golden and crispy (about 5–6 minutes depending on thickness). Let drain on paper towels.
  3. Bake or fry your crinkle fries according to the package. I like mine extra crispy for this!
  4. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add milk, then slowly stir in cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Whisk together ingredients for the Cane’s sauce and ranch. Pop them in the fridge while everything cooks.
  6. Toss the fried chicken in the spicy dry rub while it’s still hot.
  7. Layer fries on a big platter. Add chopped spicy chicken on top. Drizzle with cheese sauce, ranch, and Cane’s sauce. Add extra dry rub if you’re feeling bold.