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Louisiana voodoo fries are pure magic—crispy golden fries dusted with bold Cajun seasoning, smothered in rich, melty cheese sauce, and drizzled with cool, creamy ranch. Each bite is packed with zesty, cheesy, and slightly spicy goodness that’ll keep you coming back for more. Whether you’re making them for game day, a late-night snack, or just because you’re craving something indulgent, these fries deliver big on flavor. The best part? You can whip up this irresistible Wingstop copycat recipe right at home. Go ahead, embrace the voodoo—these fries are downright spellbinding!
Crispy fries, Cajun spice, melty cheese, and cool ranch—these Louisiana voodoo fries are bold, cheesy, and irresistible. Make this easy copycat recipe at home!
Love crispy fries? You might also like breakfast fries, truffle nacho loaded fries, parmesan truffle polenta fries, or this classic Canadian poutine recipe.
Why You’ll Love It
Really flavorful: You’ll love the flavors in voodoo fries – crispy golden brown fries, creamy cheese sauce and spicy Cajun seasoning.
Easy to make: You simply need to cook frozen French fries, make a cheese sauce and add it to the fries along with the other toppings.
Real comfort food: This dish is so cozy and mouthwatering. If you’re craving comfort food, you’re going to love these Louisiana voodoo fries inspired by Wingstop loaded fries.
Wingstop Louisiana Voodoo Fries Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Fries: I like to use frozen French fries but you can make your own if you prefer.
Cajun seasoning: Adds a spicy taste.
Cheese: I used cheddar cheese and pepper jack cheese to make the cheese sauce.
Milk: To make the cheese sauce.
Flour: To thicken the sauce.
Ranch dressing: A cool, creamy condiment that contrasts with the spicy fries.
Optional toppings: Sliced jalapenos, crispy bacon bits and green onions are tasty toppings, and you can also enjoy a hot sauce drizzle for extra heat.
How to Make Wingstop Voodoo Fries
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Cook the fries: Bake, air fry or deep fry them.
Season them: Toss with Cajun spices.
Make the cheese sauce: While the fries are cooking, make the cheese sauce. Melt the butter in a saucepan and whisk in the flour, cooking until bubbly and golden brown. Whisk in the milk.
Thicken the sauce: Cool until thickened and then mix in the shredded cheddar cheese and pepper jack. Add some chili powder too if liked.
Add toppings and serve: Put the cooked seasoned Cajun fries on a warmed serving plate and drizzle with cheese sauce and ranch dressing. Add your preferred toppings and serve immediately.
Substitutions and Variations
French fries: You can use a bag of frozen French fries, oven baked fries, or make your own from scratch if preferred. Another idea is swapping the fries for hash browns, tater tots or fried potato wedges or slices.
Customize the heat level: Add cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the cheese sauce if you want extra heat, or tone it down with mild cheese and mild seasonings.
Toppings: Choose from sliced jalapenos, crispy bacon, chopped green onions, and/or a sriracha drizzle to take your Louisiana voodoo fries to the next level.
Ranch dressing: Not a fan of creamy ranch dressing? Try blue cheese dressing instead or, for some spice, homemade spicy mayo!
Vegetarian version: Omit the bacon from the toppings.
Serving Suggestions
As an appetizer: Pair this voodoo fries Wingstop copycat with other snacks like million dollar deviled eggs, crispy onion rings and crab cake egg rolls. Add a mango bubble tea for a tasty lunch.
As a side dish: Enjoy the voodoo fries with a smoked tomahawk steak, roasted tomato garlic soup, halibut with crispy fish batter, or grilled chicken as a main dish or pair them with a strawberry salad.
How to Store Voodoo Fries
Store: Voodoo fries are best served fresh. If you keep leftover fries, they’ll just become soggy. If you have leftover cheese sauce, you can keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a couple of days.
Freeze: Don’t freeze voodoo fries – they’ll just go mushy. Only make as much as you’re going to serve.
Top Tips
Season immediately: Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning onto the fries as soon as they come out of the oven, fryer, or air fryer. The heat helps the seasoning stick.
Use freshly shredded cheese: Use this for the creamiest cheese sauce because the starches found in pre-shredded cheese can make the sauce grainy.
Don’t skip the ranch dressing: This cool dressing balances the spicy, cheesy fries perfectly. Serve it on the side or drizzle a little on top.
Serve them right away: Voodoo fries are best enjoyed fresh and hot, so the fries stay crisp and the cheese sauce stays smooth.
Louisiana Voodoo Fries FAQs
You could add some extra shredded cheese on top of the fries before adding the cheese sauce for double the cheesy goodness, or consider Mexican shredded beef or shredded chicken.
You could enjoy them as they are or, take more inspiration from Wingstop, and make wings. I love BBQ peach bourbon wings and chipotle chicken wings. And buffalo wings are always good, of course!
Yes, you can make the cheese sauce ahead and keep it refrigerated until you’re ready to warm it back up gently in a saucepan.
Copycat Wingstop Voodoo Fries Recipe
Louisiana Voodoo Fries
Equipment
- Saucepan Medium
Ingredients
For the French Fries:
- 1 Package French fries, frozen
- 2 Tablespoons Cajun seasoning, or to taste
- ranch dressing, to serve
For the Cheese Sauce:
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 Cup milk
- 1 Cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 Cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
- chili powder, optional
Optional Toppings:
- jalapeños, sliced
- bacon bits
- green onions, sliced
- hot sauce
Instructions
Cook the Fries:
- Prepare the frozen French fries according to the package instructions — bake, air fry, or deep fry until crispy.
- Once cooked, sprinkle the fries with the Cajun seasoning and toss to coat evenly. Set aside.
Make the Cheese Sauce:
- Make the sauce while the fries are cooking. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over a medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the flour mixture (roux) turns golden and bubbly.
- Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Cook until the mixture thickens, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar and pepper jack cheeses, stirring until melted and smooth.
- For extra heat, sprinkle in a bit of chili powder, if liked.
- Remove from the heat.
Assemble the Dish:
- Transfer the seasoned fries onto a warmed serving platter.
- Drizzle the warm cheese sauce generously over them.
- Drizzle the ranch over the cheese sauce or serve on the side for dipping.
- Serve immediately with your preferred toppings.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheese: Use this for the creamiest cheese sauce because the starches found in pre-shredded cheese can make the sauce grainy.
Don’t skip the ranch dressing: This cool dressing balances the spicy, cheesy fries perfectly. Serve it on the side or drizzle a little on top.
Serve them right away: Voodoo fries are best enjoyed fresh and hot, so the fries stay crisp and the cheese sauce stays smooth.
Nutrition
If you love the Louisiana voodoo fries from Wingstop, you won’t want to miss these Wingstop copycat recipe. Crispy golden fries with Cajun seasoning are topped with creamy cheese sauce, chilies, bacon, and green onion, and paired with cooling ranch dressing. Choose from frozen French fries or homemade fries, and top them with all these amazing flavors. This is a delicious copycat recipe you’re really going to enjoy.
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