Garlic Parmesan Sidewinder Fries with Buffalo Garlic Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-19 · Updated 2026-06-19

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Spiral-cut sidewinder fries tossed in garlic parmesan seasoning served with a spicy buffalo garlic sauce for dipping, a flavorful twist on classic fries. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, turns sidewinder potatoes, spiral cut, parmesan cheese, grated, garlic powder into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs sidewinder potatoes, spiral cut
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 cups vegetable oil for frying
1/4 cup hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot)
3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cloves minced garlic
1/4 cup mayonnaise

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F. Fry 1.5 lbs spiral-cut sidewinder potatoes in batches for 4-5 minutes until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
Step 2: While fries are hot, transfer to a large bowl and immediately toss with 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
Step 3: To prepare buffalo garlic sauce, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and whisk in 1/4 cup hot sauce and 1/4 cup mayonnaise until smooth.
Step 4: Serve the garlic parmesan sidewinder fries alongside the buffalo garlic dipping sauce for a spicy, savory snack.