Cheddar Bacon Ranch Fries

Ingredients

• 2 medium russet potatoes (The creator used approximately 80% of the potatoes; peeled and cut into thin fries)
• 4 slices center-cut bacon
• 56 g fat-free cheddar cheese
• 2 slices thin cheddar cheese
• garlic parmesan seasoning (For seasoning the fries and ranch, to taste)
• salt (To taste)
• 340 g nonfat Greek yogurt (For the protein ranch; the transcript says 300 g, but the written post specifies 340 g)
• 50 ml fat-free Fairlife milk (For the protein ranch)
• 1 tbsp ranch seasoning (For the protein ranch)
• garlic parmesan seasoning (For the protein ranch, to taste)
• garlic powder (For the protein ranch, to taste)
• onion powder (For the protein ranch, to taste)
• black pepper (For the protein ranch, to taste)
• olive oil or avocado oil spray (Lightly spray the fries before air-frying)

Steps

1. 1

   Peel the russet potatoes and cut them in half lengthwise. Cut each half into thin, evenly sized fries so they cook at the same rate.

2. 2

   Place the cut fries in cold water and soak them for 30 minutes. This cold-water soak helps remove surface starch and promotes crisping.

3. 3

   While the potatoes soak, arrange the center-cut bacon on a baking sheet. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 28 minutes, or until browned and crisp. Drain on paper towels and set aside.

4. 4

   Add the nonfat Greek yogurt, fat-free milk, ranch seasoning, garlic parmesan seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, then set the protein ranch aside.

5. 5

   Drain the fries and dry them completely with clean kitchen towels or paper towels. Removing as much surface moisture as possible is important for crisp fries.

6. 6

   Lightly coat the dried fries with olive oil or avocado oil spray. Season them with garlic parmesan seasoning and salt, or adjust the seasoning to taste.

7. 7

   Arrange the fries in the air-fryer basket in as even a layer as possible. Air-fry at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 22 minutes, shaking or turning them during cooking if needed, until golden and crisp.

8. 8

   Transfer the hot fries to a serving platter. Top with the two thin cheddar slices and 56 g of fat-free cheddar cheese so the cheese begins to melt.

9. 9

   Crumble or chop the cooked bacon and scatter all four slices over the cheesy fries.

10. 10

    Drizzle or spoon approximately 60 g of the blended protein ranch over the fries. Serve immediately while the fries are hot and crisp.

Notes

The written post lists 340 g Greek yogurt, while the transcript says 300 g; the written post takes priority. The creator reports approximately 682 calories, 59 g protein, 82 g carbohydrates, and 15 g fat for the dish. The protein ranch recipe makes more than the approximately 60 g used for topping; refrigerate leftover ranch in a sealed container and use within 3–4 days.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• American
• air-fried
• high-protein
• loaded fries
• easy
• bacon
• cheesy