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Loaded Fries for Weight Loss

Loaded Fries for Weight Loss

These loaded fries are a guilt-free way to satisfy your fast food cravings while staying on track with your fitness goals. Crispy air-fried russet potatoes are topped with lean center-cut bacon and drizzled with a homemade high-protein ranch made from Greek yogurt and cottage cheese. The result is a delicious, savory snack or side dish that’s surprisingly macro-friendly. Quick to prep and even quicker to enjoy, these fries will become a go-to favorite in your meal rotation.

Author: Hunt4Shredz

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 499 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 300 grams - russet potatoes
  • 4 - center cut bacon
  • chives
  • ⅛ tsp - salt
  • ½ cup - non-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup - cottage cheese
  • ¼ cup - water
  • 1 - ranch seasoning packet

Instructions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cut russet potatoes into fries and air fry for 5 minutes.
  3. Remove, drizzle lightly with olive oil and season with salt.
  4. Return to air fryer for another 15 minutes or until golden and crispy, shaking periodically.
  5. While fries cook, crisp bacon in a pan or air fryer and chop into bits.
  6. Prepare high-protein ranch by blending Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, water, and ranch seasoning until smooth.
  7. Assemble the plate: layer fries, sprinkle bacon, drizzle ranch, and top with chopped chives.

Nutrition

Energy: 499 kcal | Total Fat: 21 g | Saturated: 9 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 76 mg | Total Carbs: 43 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugars: 6 g | Proteins: 34 g | Sodium: 2,048 mg | Polyunsaturated: 1 g | Monounsaturated: 10 g

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