Description
Taco Bell nacho fries bring crispy potato magic to classic Mexican-inspired street snacks. Seasoned fries topped with melted cheese sauce and signature toppings create a crave-worthy experience you’ll want to devour immediately.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into thin fries
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- ¼ cup evaporated milk
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil
- 1 small jalapeno, finely minced
- 2 tbsps cornstarch
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- Salt, to taste
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Soak potato strips in ice water for 30 minutes to remove excess starch, then drain and thoroughly dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- Seasoning Coating: Dust potato strips with cornstarch and lightly coat with vegetable oil, creating a crisp base for the signature Taco Bell seasoning blend of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Frying Technique: Heat vegetable oil to 175C and carefully fry potato strips in small batches until achieving a golden, crispy exterior, approximately 3-4 minutes per batch.
- Quick Seasoning: Immediately sprinkle prepared spice mixture over hot fries, ensuring maximum flavor absorption.
- Cheese Sauce Creation: Melt butter in a saucepan, adding minced jalapeno for subtle heat, then gradually incorporate evaporated milk and grated cheddar cheese, stirring consistently to develop a smooth, creamy texture.
- Final Flavor Adjustment: Season cheese sauce with additional garlic powder, chili powder, and salt to taste.
- Serving Presentation: Arrange crispy seasoned fries on a platter and serve alongside warm, velvety nacho cheese sauce for an indulgent dipping experience.
Notes
- Soak Strategically: Rinse potato strips in ice-cold water for 30 minutes to remove excess starch, guaranteeing ultra-crispy exterior and preventing soggy results.
- Dry Thoroughly: Completely eliminate moisture by patting potato strips with clean kitchen towels, crucial for achieving golden, crunchy texture during frying.
- Oil Temperature Matters: Maintain precise oil temperature at 175C to ensure perfect golden-brown fries without burning or undercooking, using a kitchen thermometer for accuracy.
- Seasoning Technique: Sprinkle spice blend immediately after frying while fries are piping hot, allowing maximum flavor absorption and even coating for authentic Taco Bell experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg