Description
Legendary Taco Bell Nacho Fries bring Mexican-inspired zest straight to home kitchens, delivering restaurant-quality crunch with bold seasoning. Crispy golden fries coated in signature spices promise an irresistible snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Fries:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
Seasoning:
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
Nacho Topping:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup nacho cheese sauce
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapenos
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for crispy potato preparation.
- Thoroughly wash russet potatoes and slice them into classic french fry shapes, ensuring uniform thickness for even cooking.
- Toss potato strips with vegetable oil and salt, coating each fry evenly to promote golden crispiness.
- Arrange fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, avoiding overcrowding to ensure maximum crunchiness.
- Roast fries for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through to achieve an even golden-brown exterior.
- Meanwhile, combine chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and cumin in a small mixing bowl to create the signature seasoning blend.
- Once fries are crisp and golden, immediately sprinkle the spice mixture over the hot potatoes, ensuring complete coverage.
- In a separate skillet, brown ground beef with taco seasoning until fully cooked and crumbly.
- Transfer seasoned fries to a serving platter and generously top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Drizzle nacho cheese sauce over the fries, creating a rich and creamy layer.
- Add cooked ground beef, distribute diced tomatoes, sliced jalapenos, and chopped green onions across the top.
- Finish with a dollop of sour cream and serve immediately while fries remain hot and crispy.
Notes
- Perfectly crisp potatoes require uniform cutting, so invest time in slicing each fry to similar thickness for consistent texture.
- Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet, which prevents proper air circulation and leads to soggy fries instead of crunchy ones.
- Spice blend can be customized by adjusting cayenne pepper for those wanting milder or spicier flavors, making the recipe adaptable to personal taste preferences.
- For gluten-free variations, use certified gluten-free spices and replace standard taco seasoning with homemade or gluten-free alternatives to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg