Barbie Dust is Aussom’s BBQ seasoning shaker — built to hit fries, wings, and burgers with savory-sweet BBQ flavor without opening a sauce bottle. These loaded fries are weeknight-easy and cookout-ready: crisp potatoes, melted cheese, and a generous Barbie Dust finish.
Use frozen fries for speed or hand-cut russets when you want the full project. Oven or air fryer both work. Need a pairing idea? Call 1-844-4AUSSOM.
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Why season fries with Barbie Dust
Salt alone is boring. Barbie Dust layers BBQ spice, a touch of sweetness, and color so every fry tastes intentional. It sticks best when fries are hot and lightly oiled — shake, toss, then load toppings. It is the same seasoning spirit behind Aussom’s 450+ BBQ awards lineup, scaled for a snack plate.
Ingredients (serves 4 as side)
- 28–32 oz frozen fries (or 2 lb russets, cut and soaked)
- 1–2 tbsp neutral oil
- 2–3 tsp Aussom Barbie Dust BBQ Seasoning, divided
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or pepper jack
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Ranch or warm Barbie Sauce for dipping
Steps
- Crisp the fries. Bake or air-fry per package (usually 400–425°F) until deep golden. Fresh-cut: toss with oil, roast until crisp.
- Season hot. Immediately toss fries with 1.5–2 tsp Barbie Dust while they are piping hot so the seasoning clings.
- Load. Spread on a sheet pan. Top with cheese and bacon. Return to the oven 3–5 minutes until cheese melts.
- Finish. Another light Barbie Dust shake, green onions, and serve with ranch or Barbie Sauce.
- Share fast. Loaded fries wait for no one — plate while the cheese is still stretchy.
Pro tips
For parties, keep a shaker of Barbie Dust on the table next to the fries. Add pulled pork or chopped brisket for a BBQ-loaded upgrade, still seasoned with Barbie Dust so the fries stay the star. One shaker covers multiple cookouts — stock up before game season.