Buffalo Chicken Loaded Baked Sweet Potato Fries

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Loaded baked sweet potato fries covered in spicy chicken and blue cheese are the perfect addition to your Big Game menu, and they work as an easy weeknight dinner, too. With the classic hot and spicy flavor of your favorite wings in an ooey gooey pile of cheesy goodness, these Buffalo Chicken Fries are sure to please.

Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Fries

Buffalo Chicken Fries are basically just a giant pile of meaty, cheesy, spicy goodness that you can whip together so easily. This combination of baked sweet potato fries and my healthier buffalo chicken sloppy joes is going to wow your taste buds!

The ingredient that really makes this dish a winner, though, is the cheese. Monterey Jack gives it an irresistible gooey texture, but only adds mild flavor so that the boldness of the blue cheese really stands out against the spicy chicken mixture.

Finally, there’s a drizzle of ranch dressing (I used my pantry Greek yogurt ranch), and I also dolloped on some Greek yogurt blue cheese dressing, because the messier the better, right? And, oh my goodness, so darn amazing. My boys and I polished off the entire skillet!

Pan of cheesy buffalo chicken with fries.

Why You’ll Love These Buffalo Fries

This chicken fries recipe is a family favorite in my house! Here’s why I think it’ll be much the same at your house:

  • A perfect blend of textures. In every bite of this appetizer/quick dinner you get crispy sweet potato fries, juicy ground chicken, and tender carrots and celery covered in two kinds of gooey melted cheese. Yum!
  • Quick and easy. Buffalo chicken fries can be prepped and cooked in just 45 minutes!
  • Comfort food. What we have here is just the epitome of cozy game day food! Kick back in front of the TV and treat yourself to a plate of cheesy fries and spicy buffalo chicken. What could be better?
Sweet potato fries mixed in with spicy buffalo chicken.

What You’ll Need

Let’s go over the ingredients you’ll need for this meal real quick! (To find the exact amounts and the full set of directions, scroll down to the recipe card below.)

For the Sweet Potato Fries

  • Sweet Potatoes: If sweet potato fries aren’t your thing, feel free to use russet potatoes or even frozen french fries.
  • Olive Oil: To help the seasoning stick to the fries.
  • Salt: I like to use kosher salt, but you can use regular table salt instead if you want.
  • Pepper: Freshly ground black pepper offers the best flavor.
  • Cheese: As mentioned above, use a mix of Monterey Jack cheese and crumbled blue cheese!

For the Buffalo Chicken

  • Olive Oil: Or your favorite cooking oil (canola, etc.).
  • Veggies: I like to add in a combination of onion, diced carrots, and celery (you can omit the celery if you like!).
  • Salt & Pepper: Again, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper are my go-to choices.
  • Chicken: Today we’ll be cooking with lean ground chicken breast.
  • Homemade Buffalo Sauce: All you need is a mix of tomato sauce, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.

Toppings

After your buffalo chicken fries are done, give them a drizzle or dollop of your favorite Ranch or Blue Cheese. I like to make my Greek Yogurt Blue Cheese Dressing or Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip. Or both!

Forkful of cheesy sweet potato fries and buffalo chicken.

How to Make Loaded Buffalo Chicken Fries

These buffalo fries are done and ready to be devoured in no time! Just follow these simple steps:

For the Sweet Potato Fries

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F. Then, coat a baking sheet with olive oil or cooking spray.
  • Prepare the fries. Cut your sweet potatoes into slices that are about ½ inch wide and 2-3 inches long. Toss the potato slices in the olive oil, salt, and pepper, and lay them on the baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Bake the fries. Bake them for 10 minutes, flip the baking sheet, and then bake them for another 10-15 minutes, or until they’re golden and crispy. And, while the fries are baking, prepare the buffalo chicken!

For the Buffalo Chicken

  • Cook the vegetables. Heat some oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add in the onions, carrots, and celery (if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook everything for 5-6 minutes, or until the onions are becoming translucent and the vegetables are softening.
  • Cook the chicken. Add the ground chicken to the pan, and cook it until it’s done, breaking up the meat as it cooks.
  • Add in the sauce. Stir in the tomato sauce, hot sauce, and Worcestershire, and let everything simmer for several minutes, until any excess moisture has evaporated and the mixture has thickened.
  • Assemble the chicken fries. Pile your fries onto a baking sheet or into a skillet that has been lightly coated with oil, then top them with the buffalo chicken mixture, Monterey Jack, and blue cheese. Bake everything for another 5-7 minutes, or broil for 2-4 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve and enjoy! Drizzle or serve your fries with ranch and/or blue cheese dip/dressing!
Sweet potato fries covered in blue cheese and Monterey Jack.

Tips & Recipe Variations

Read through these tips, tricks, and possible substitutions to get the best results with your buffalo chicken fries!

  • Cut the fries the same size. This will ensure that they all cook evenly and get nice and crispy.
  • Double the recipe for a party. If you need to serve a crowd, grab a second sheet pan and make a double batch of these fries.
  • Use a rotisserie chicken. If you’re looking for a way to save time, shred up a rotisserie chicken and use that instead of the ground chicken.
  • Switch up the cheese. Feel free to experiment with mozzarella, cheddar cheese, and more until you find your favorite cheese combination!

How to Store

These buffalo chicken fries are best eaten the day they’re made. You can try storing them in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days and reheating them in the oven, but they will likely become soggy.

Crispy fries covered in cheese and mixed with ground chicken.

Serving Suggestions

What goes with these buffalo chicken fries, you ask? I highly recommend other game day favorites like these crispy air fryer onion rings, these gluten free garlic knots, this stovetop gluten free mac and cheese, or this world’s best chili recipe as well!

You can also serve them as a meal with a side of roasted cauliflower or a simple tossed salad with more of that ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Skillet filled with sweet potato fries and buffalo chicken.

More Buffalo Chicken Recipes

If you love these buffalo fries, check out some more buffalo chicken recipes below!

Skillet filled with buffalo chicken fries.
5 from 5 votes

Buffalo Chicken Loaded Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Juicy ground chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, and tender sweet potato fries are covered in ooey gooey cheese to create a game day favorite appetizer or meal!
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 45 minutes

Ingredients

For the Fries:

For the Buffalo Chicken:

  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion, chopped (about ½ medium onion)
  • 1 cup diced carrots or a mixture of carrots and celery
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 pound lean ground chicken breast
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce, more or less, depending on how spicy you like it
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce

Instructions

For the Fries:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F, and coat a baking sheet with olive oil or cooking spray.
  • Cut potatoes into slices about ½ in. wide and 2-3 in. long 
  • Toss the potatoes in the olive oil, salt and pepper, and herbs, and lay on the baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, flip the fries, and bake for about another 10-15 minutes, or until golden and crispy. While the fries are baking, prepare the Buffalo Chicken.
  • Pile the fries onto a baking sheet or into a skillet that has been lightly coated with oil, top with Buffalo Chicken mixture, Monterey Jack, and blue cheese. Bake for another 5-7 minutes or broil 2-4 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Drizzle or serve with Ranch and/or Blue Cheese Dip/Dressing.

For the Buffalo Chicken:

  • Heat oil in a saute pan over medium heat.
  • Add onions, carrots (and celery, if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until onions are becoming translucent and vegetables are softening.
  • Add the ground chicken, and cook until done, breaking up the meat as it cooks.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce, hot sauce, and Worcestershire, and simmer for several minutes, until excess moisture has evaporated and mixture has thickened.
Nutrition Facts
Buffalo Chicken Loaded Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 336 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Cholesterol 90mg30%
Sodium 1237mg52%
Potassium 943mg27%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 22g44%
Vitamin A 14700IU294%
Vitamin C 14.5mg18%
Calcium 245mg25%
Iron 1.9mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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45 Comments
  1. Your husband and my husband sound a lot alike. Mine has been known to unhook the basement TV and move it up to the living room so he can watch two sports at once, on really big sports days. Meanwhile, I’m in the kitchen. Next time this is going on, I’ll remember this recipe. Love the combination of sweet from the potatoes, and spicy!

  2. Katie

    Oh my goodness, I love the hubby’s ingenuity for rigging the TV!!! Awesome. And I cannot get over how crazy good those fries look…

  3. I love baking my sweet potato fries and you’ve totally turned a “bad for you food” into something not as bad. Is it horrible that I want this for dinner?

  4. There are few things I love to indulge in more than sweet potato fries. Even more so if they are smothered in cheese. This looks so good! I’d have no problem digging through the chicken to get to all those fries! 😉

  5. Linda | Brunch with Joy

    Oh my – I love that theater room and it’s perfect for game day (or watch cooking show). And these sweet potato fries twist sound insanely good. Love the combo!

  6. I love everything about this dish! I also think it’s cute you snapped a photo of the husband in the theater room…if we had such a tv and room, I know my husband would do the same thing, hahaha!

  7. You MUST have some sort of buffalo chicken dish for the big game! I love yours with the sweet potato twist–I’d savor every amazing bite!

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