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Taco Bell Nacho fries Recipe

Taco Bell Nacho Fries Recipe

Love the Taco Taco Bell nacho fries? Well you can now make this delicious snack or side dish in the comfort of your own home.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 475 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Fries

  • 1 lb Ore-ida extra crisp frozen fast food fries
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional

Nacho Cheese

  • 8 oz Velveeta cheese cubed
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/4 tablespoon pickled jalapeno brine
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions
 

Nacho Fries

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400F. Read the notes if you prefer to fry the fries in oil.
  • In a medium bowl combine the paprika, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together until combine.
    1 tablespoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Add the frozen fries to a large bowl and season with the spice mixture. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
    1 lb Ore-ida extra crisp frozen fast food fries
  • Air fry the fries in the preheated air fryer for 4 minutes, before giving them a good shake then air fry for another 4 minutes.

Make the nacho cheese

  • While the fries are cooking, place the Velveeta cheese, pickle brine, cayenne pepper and evaporated milk in a medium saucepan.
    8 oz Velveeta cheese, 1/2 cup evaporated milk, 1/4 tablespoon pickled jalapeno brine, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Cook on medium low heat stirring constantly until the cheese is smooth and fully melted.
  • Serve the nacho cheese with the seasoned fries and enjoy!

Notes

If you would prefer to deep fry or shallow fry your frozen fries, you can do so according to the instructions on the package. Just make sure to not season the fries until after you're done frying them. 

Nutrition

Calories: 475kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 17gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 1789mgPotassium: 849mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1747IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 427mgIron: 2mg
Keyword nacho fries, Taco Bell Nacho Fries, Taco Bell Nacho Fries Recipe
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