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Katie Austin’s Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Fries Are a Must for Your Sunday Tailgate

The ideal game day snack, courtesy of the three-time SI Swimsuit model.

Cara O’Bleness

Katie Austin wears a green halter neck dress and her dirty blonde hair down in a beach wave, smiling at the camera in front of a black backdrop.

Katie Austin.

Football season is upon us, and there’s nothing better than heading to a game day tailgate or curling up on the couch for an afternoon of cheering on your favorite team. Whether you opt to watch IRL or at home, snacks are always of the utmost importance on game days.

Katie Austin, a three-time SI Swimsuit model and certified fitness trainer, has got your back when it comes to “healthified” versions of your favorite tailgate-worthy recipes. Her Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Loaded Fries, which she shared on Instagram on Oct. 18, are the best combo of protein and carbs to satisfy your game day cravings.

Katie Austin’s Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Loaded Fries

Ingredients: 

  • 1 large potato
  • Garlic powder
  • Lawry’s Seasoned Salt
  • Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 c. shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 2 tbsp. buffalo sauce
  • 1 c. shredded Mexican cheese
  • Ranch dressing 
  • Green onion

Instructions:

  1. Peel and slice one large potato into French fry-sized pieces and soak in cold salt water for 15 minutes.
  2. Pat the slices dry and place on a large baking sheet, then drizzle with olive oil, garlic powder, Lawry’s Seasoned Salt and Old Bay Seasoning.
  3. Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
  4. Toss the shredded rotisserie chicken and buffalo sauce together in a bowl, then top the fries with it and sprinkle cheese over top.
  5. Broil until the cheese melts.
  6. Drizzle with ranch dressing and green onion and enjoy!

“combining my 2 loves of cheese fries + buffalo chicken into one👏,” Austin wrote in her caption. “plus, they’re healthified of course!! and use just one pan.. these are great for any occasion- especially a game day app or get together!!”

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Cara O’Bleness
CARA O’BLENESS

Cara is a trending news writer/editor for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. A passionate writer and editor with more than 10 years of experience in print and online media, she loves storytelling and believes that words have the power to change the world. Prior to joining the team, Cara worked as a writer and editor across a number of content verticals, including food, lifestyle, health and wellness, and small business and entrepreneurship. In her free time, Cara loves reading, spending time with her family and making her way through Michigan’s many microbreweries. She is a graduate of Michigan State University's School of Journalism.

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