Copycat Zaxby's Chicken Bacon Ranch Loaded Fries
Crispy oven fries piled high with golden panko-crusted chicken bites, crumbled bacon, melted cheddar and Monterey Jack, and a generous drizzle of ranch, just like the Zaxby's classic
45 minutes, 4 Servings
Crispy oven fries piled high with golden panko-crusted chicken bites, crumbled bacon, melted cheddar and Monterey Jack, and a generous drizzle of ranch, just like the Zaxby's classic
45 minutes, 4 Servings
Ingredients
For the Fries
| 32 oz. | Frozen crinkle-cut French fries |
| 1 Tbsp. | Olive oil |
| 1/2 tsp. | Garlic powder |
| 1/2 tsp. | Smoked paprika |
| 1/2 tsp. | Salt |
For the Chicken
| 1 lb. | Boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces |
| 1/2 cup | All-purpose flour |
| 2 | Eggs, beaten |
| 1 cup | Panko breadcrumbs |
| 1/2 tsp. | Salt |
| 1/4 tsp. | Black pepper |
| 1/2 cup | Vegetable oil, for frying |
For Topping
| 6 slices | Bacon, cooked and crumbled |
| 1 cup | Shredded cheddar cheese |
| 1 cup | Shredded Monterey Jack cheese |
| 1/2 cup | Ranch dressing |
| 2 Tbsp. | Green onions, thinly sliced |
Preparation
| 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and spread the frozen fries in a single layer on a baking sheet. |
| 2. Drizzle the fries with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt, then toss to coat. |
| 3. Bake the fries for 20 minutes, flip, and bake for another 10 minutes, until golden and crispy. |
| 4. While the fries bake, set up a breading station with the flour in one shallow dish, the beaten eggs in a second dish, and the panko mixed with salt and pepper in a third dish. |
| 5. Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour, dip it in the egg, then coat it in the seasoned panko. |
| 6. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. |
| 7. Fry the chicken pieces, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes. |
| 8. Transfer the chicken to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. |
| 9. Once the fries are done, top them with the fried chicken bites, crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese. |
| 10. Return the loaded fries to the oven and bake for 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted. |
| 11. Remove from the oven and drizzle the ranch dressing over the top. |
| 12. Sprinkle with green onions and serve immediately. |
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