Cheeseburger French Fry Bake with Crispy Fries

Ingredients

• 20 oz (565 g) frozen crinkle-cut French fries
• Cooking spray or 1 tablespoon neutral oil
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 lb (450 g) 85% lean ground beef
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) ketchup
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/3 cup (50 g) finely chopped dill pickles
• 1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/4 cup (60 g) mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon pickle juice
• 1 cup (45 g) shredded iceberg lettuce, optional
• 1/2 cup (75 g) diced tomato
• 2 tablespoons sliced dill pickles or sliced green onions