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BBQ and Garlic Butter Fries

A delightful duo of crispy fries, topped with tangy BBQ sauce and aromatic garlic butter, perfect for gatherings or movie nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the fries
  • 1 lb frozen french fries Use your favorite brand.
For the BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce Any favorite kind will work.
For the garlic butter sauce
  • 1/4 cup melted butter Consider vegan butter as an alternative.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Adds flavor to the butter sauce.
Seasoning
  • to taste Salt Season fries after baking.
  • to taste Pepper Season fries after baking.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven according to the directions on the frozen french fries package.
  2. Spread the fries out on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  3. Bake the fries as indicated, usually around 18-25 minutes, or until they’re golden brown and crispy.
Sauce Preparation
  1. While the fries bake, prepare the sauces: Warm the BBQ sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.
  2. In another saucepan, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant—about a minute.
Final Touches
  1. Once the fries are perfectly crispy, take them out and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Divide the fries into two portions and drizzle one with BBQ sauce and the other with garlic butter.
  3. Toss each portion to ensure they are evenly coated with the sauces.
  4. Serve the fries hot and enjoy the delightful flavor rivalry!

Notes

These fries pair well with grilled chicken, veggie burgers, or can be served as part of a larger spread. Consider garnishing with fresh herbs for presentation. Leftover fries can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.