Copycat Taco Bell Nacho Fries
Enjoy a delicious homemade version of Taco Bell's famous Nacho Fries. Crispy seasoned fries are served with a cheesy nacho sauce and your favorite toppings, making this a perfect snack or side dish.
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 frying pan or saucepan
- 1 whisk
- 1 spatula
- 1 knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes For fries.
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- to taste N/A salt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon diced jalapeños Optional.
- ¼ cup sour cream For topping.
- ¼ cup sliced green onions For topping.
- ¼ cup diced tomatoes For topping.
- ¼ cup guacamole For topping, optional.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and cut the russet potatoes into thin strips to make fries.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the cut potatoes with vegetable oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and salt until evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned fries in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Meanwhile, prepare the nacho cheese sauce by combining the shredded cheddar cheese and milk in a frying pan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the cheese is melted and smooth.
- If desired, add diced jalapeños to the cheese sauce and stir until combined.
- Once the fries are done baking, remove them from the oven and place them on a serving platter.
- Drizzle the nacho cheese sauce over the fries and add your desired toppings: sour cream, green onions, diced tomatoes, and guacamole.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding some taco seasoning to the fries before baking.
You can also customize your toppings based on your preferences.