Cheese, meat, and savory sauces are calling your name in this collection of 22 loaded fry recipes. Whether you need a massive party appetizer or a sinful midnight snack, these potatoes are piled high with decadent toppings.
Grab a fork and plenty of napkins because I promise you will not want to share these plates.
1. Sloppy Joe Sweet Potato Cheese Fries
This dish might ruin regular sloppy joes for you forever. I love pairing the hearty meat sauce with waffle fries for maximum scoopability.
You can use canned sauce or homemade, but absolutely pile on the cheese. Top it with a fried egg because that runny yolk mixing with the beef is pure heaven.
2. Mexican Fries
We affectionately call these “super fries” in my home. They are super filling and incredibly simple to throw together without any superhero cape required.
You just need zesty jalapenos, black beans, and your choice of spicy ground beef or chicken. Don’t forget the lime crema, though nacho cheese works too.
3. Crawfish Fries with Creamy Queso Sauce
Transport yourself to the Deep South with this Louisiana inspired platter. Sweet crawfish tails get sautéed in butter, garlic, and plenty of Cajun seasoning for a punchy flavor profile.
The real star is the Cajun infused queso sauce that is so delicious I almost want to swim in it.
4. Sheet Pan Smashburger Fries
Forget standard ketchup because these potatoes are drowning in smashed burger chunks and pickled jalapeños. I like to make a custom Thousand Island dressing with extra paprika to really amp up the flavor.
Toss on some shredded lettuce and tomatoes for a dish that tastes exactly like a Big Mac stuffed with fries.
5. Chili Cheese Fries
Spice up your standard chili routine with this fully loaded platter. Every forkful features savory ground beef, beans, onions, and cool sour cream.
I love serving these as individual skillet dinners or setting them out as a messy appetizer for game day.
6. The Best Carne Asada Fries
Guacamole, sour cream, and jalapeños make the perfect companions for savory carne asada. I recommend using marinated sirloin steak for the best results.
Be sure to cook the beef whole before slicing it thin so the meat stays tender rather than getting tough.
7. Double-Baked Fries with Garlic Cheese Sauce and Bacon
A spicy, homemade garlic cheese sauce is the ultimate topper for these potatoes. Double baking the spuds ensures they stay tender on the inside while getting perfectly crispy on the outside.
Add some popcorn chicken, salty bacon, and a drizzle of Ranch to turn this into a complete feast.
8. Breakfast Poutine with Hollandaise Sauce
Who says you cannot have french fries for breakfast? This fun twist on poutine piles bacon, sausage, eggs, and cheddar cheese onto a mix of fries and tater tots.
Finish it off with a rich hollandaise sauce for an unforgettable morning meal.
9. Philly Cheesesteak Loaded Fries
Authentic Philly cheesesteaks are known for being meaty, cheesy, and incredibly filling. This recipe delivers all those same flavors but swaps the bread for a bed of salty, crispy potatoes.
It is every bit as filling as the sandwich version.
10. Seasoned Garlic Crab Fries with Aioli
Sweet crab meat pairs perfectly with crispy garlic and thick hand cut potatoes. Make sure you slice the spuds thickly so they do not crumble under the heavy seafood topping seasoned with Old Bay.
If crab is not your thing, shrimp and green onions make a delicious substitute.
11. Loaded Korean Kimchi Fries With Bibigo Bulgogi
Bibigo Bulgogi features thinly sliced beef coated in a rich, tangy BBQ sauce. I love piling this Korean BBQ staple onto crispy waffle fries with plenty of zippy kimchi.
A drizzle of melty cheese sauce makes this combination downright dangerous.
12. Butter Chicken Loaded Fries
Tender chicken swims in a spiced tomato masala sauce under a layer of gooey mozzarella. You can make the butter chicken from scratch or just use leftovers from your favorite Indian takeout spot.
Serve everything on a sheet tray with warm naan bread to double up on the carbs.
13. Vegan Loaded Fries
These might be vegan, but they are just as indulgent and calorie dense as any meat eater version. A savory tofu scramble and breakfast sausage cover the potatoes in pure deliciousness.
The egg free creamy hollandaise sauce and chopped green onions really seal the deal.
14. Pizza Fries
It might seem simple compared to other over the top options, but the flavors here are undeniable. You simply cannot go wrong with tangy pizza sauce and ooey gooey cheese.
Top it with salty, crispy pepperoni slices for a pizza night twist.
15. Copycat In N Out Animal Fries
Since I have not been out West recently, I have to satisfy my fast food cravings at home. This copycat recipe recreates the famous “Animal Style” experience with fried onions and melted American cheese.
The homemade special sauce makes these potatoes completely irresistible.
16. BBQ Pulled Pork Loaded Sweet Potato Fries
There is no need to wait for summer to get your barbecue fix with this saucy platter. Tangy pulled pork and cool coleslaw turn a simple side dish into a full dinner.
Just remember to add plenty of cheese and keep the napkins nearby.
17. Buffalo Chicken Loaded Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Imagine if spicy wings and crunchy potatoes had a big, cheesy baby. One bite of this saucy combination will have you needing to take a seat.
It is an absolute must try for anyone who adores the pairing of buffalo chicken and blue cheese.
18. Loaded Crab Fries Recipe
Snow crab legs are great in butter, but they are even better served over hot, crispy potatoes. Top the seafood with salty bacon, Old Bay, and queso fresco.
A drizzle of garlic aioli turns this into an appetizer your friends will definitely fight over.
19. Greek Fries
You cannot argue with a hungry belly, especially when it wants these sensational sheet pan potatoes. Briny olives and salty feta cheese pack a massive flavor punch.
Fragrant herbs and crunchy red onions make the dish bright and impossibly tasty.
20. Loaded Kimchi and Chorizo Fries
Kimchi has a unique flavor profile that I enjoy on almost everything. This diverse crowd pleaser is perfect for distracting guests during a game day party.
You can even top the chorizo mixture with runny fried eggs for a killer breakfast.
21. Copycat Chili’s Texas Cheese Fries {Oven-Baked}
Bring the heat to your next gathering with this hot, salty, and cheesy copycat recipe. Crumbly bacon bits and pickled jalapeños cover a bed of crunchy steak fries.
A side of dreamy Ranch dressing helps cool down the spicy pepper kick.
22. BBQ Bacon Crack Fries
Beer battered potatoes make these extra crispy and downright addictive. They are incredibly decadent thanks to a spicy cheddar sauce and salty bacon.
A drizzle of tangy BBQ sauce finishes off these saucy bad boys.