Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Homemade Taco Bell Nacho Fries. Crispy seasoned fries served with a creamy, spicy nacho cheese sauce, these make for the perfect appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
For the fries:
- 2 large russet potatoes (cut into thin fries)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for spice)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the nacho cheese sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1¼ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the fries: Soak cut fries in cold water for 30 minutes. Drain, pat dry, toss in seasonings, and bake for 35–40 minutes until crisp.
- Make the cheese sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, add milk, cook until thickened, then stir in cheese and seasonings until smooth.
- Serve: Drizzle the hot fries with cheese sauce and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra indulgence, top with cooked ground beef, jalapeños, or sour cream.
- Air-frying the potatoes at 400°F for 18–20 minutes yields a crispier texture.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate with cheese
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
