Description
Enjoy a homemade version of Taco Bell’s famous Nacho Fries with crispy seasoned potato fries topped with melted cheddar cheese, served alongside tangy sour cream and fresh salsa for dipping. This easy-to-make recipe combines bold spices and cheesy goodness, perfect for a satisfying snack or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Fries
- 4 large russet potatoes (About 1.5 lbs.)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Dips
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (Melted for dipping)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (For dipping)
- 1/4 cup salsa (For dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it is hot enough for crispy fries.
- Prepare Potatoes: Wash and peel the russet potatoes. Cut them into fries about 1/4 inch thick to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Season Fries: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cut fries with vegetable oil, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to evenly coat each fry with the seasoning mixture.
- Bake Fries: Spread the seasoned fries in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for approximately 20 minutes until golden brown and crispy, flipping them halfway through baking for even cooking.
- Melt Cheese: While fries bake, gently melt the shredded cheddar cheese in a small frying pan over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth and creamy for drizzling.
- Cool and Serve Fries: Remove the fries from the oven and allow them to cool slightly for better handling. Transfer fries to a serving bowl.
- Assemble and Serve: Drizzle the melted cheddar cheese over the fries. Serve immediately with sour cream and salsa on the side for dipping, creating a flavorful and fun snack experience.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, soak cut potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before baking, then pat dry.
- You can customize the seasoning blend to your taste by adjusting the chili powder and cumin levels.
- Vegetable oil can be substituted with olive oil for a slightly different flavor profile.
- Use freshly shredded cheddar cheese instead of pre-shredded for better melting quality.
- These fries are best enjoyed fresh and warm to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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