Description
Craving Mexican-inspired comfort? Taco Bell Nacho Fries bring crispy golden potatoes loaded with bold cheese sauce and zesty seasonings that promise a flavor explosion. Spice lovers and snack enthusiasts will devour this irresistible fast-food favorite in every crunchy, cheesy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) Ore-Ida Extra Crispy Frozen Fast Food Fries
- 16 slices American Cheese
- 1/4 cup Milk
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons (2 Tbsp) Paprika
- 2 teaspoons (2 tsp) Salt
- 2 teaspoons (2 tsp) Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) Onion Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (1/4 tsp) Cayenne Pepper (optional)
Other Ingredients:
- Vegetable Oil for Frying
- 1 tablespoon (1 Tbsp) Liquid from the Jar of Jalapeno Slices
Instructions
- Mix spice blend thoroughly in a compact container, ensuring even distribution of all seasonings.
- Prepare a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot, filling with vegetable oil to minimum depth of 3 inches.
- Carefully submerge frozen potato strips into hot oil maintained at precisely 350 degrees fahrenheit.
- Fry potato strips for approximately 6-7 minutes, rotating occasionally to achieve uniform golden-brown crispiness.
- Transfer fried potato strips onto absorbent paper towels, allowing excess oil to drain completely.
- Simultaneously, create velvety cheese sauce by fragmenting processed cheese slices into smaller segments.
- Combine cheese fragments with milk, butter, and complementary dairy ingredients in microwave-safe container.
- Heat cheese mixture in short 30-second intervals, stirring meticulously between each heating cycle until completely smooth and integrated.
- Sprinkle prepared spice blend over freshly fried potato strips, gently tossing to ensure comprehensive coating.
- Plate seasoned potato strips alongside warm cheese sauce for immediate serving and optimal flavor experience.
Notes
- Maintain precise oil temperature at 350°F for perfectly crispy fries without burning.
- Drain fries thoroughly on paper towels to remove excess oil and ensure maximum crunchiness.
- Use room temperature cheese for smoother, faster melting when preparing the cheese sauce.
- Adjust seasoning blend to personal taste by adding extra spices like cayenne or smoked paprika for a flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg