Buffalo Chicken Crispy Fries - Yummy Gusto

Ingredients

• 2 pounds russet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch fries
• 4 to 6 cups vegetable oil or canola oil, for deep frying
• Kosher salt, to season
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch or potato starch (optional, for extra crispiness)
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
• Vegetable oil, for frying (about 1/4 inch in skillet)
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
• Chopped green onions or chives
• Crumbled blue cheese or feta cheese (optional)
• Diced tomatoes (optional)
• Pickled jalapeños (optional)
• Chopped celery (optional)