Description
Spicy Taco Bell Nacho Fries bring Mexican-inspired street flavor right to your kitchen, delivering crispy golden potatoes loaded with bold cheese sauce and zesty seasonings. Crunch into these irresistible fries that promise a quick culinary adventure with restaurant-quality taste you can easily recreate at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
Coating and Seasoning:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Nacho Toppings:
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup nacho cheese sauce
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp diced tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Wash and peel russet potatoes, then slice into classic french fry shapes, ensuring uniform thickness for consistent cooking.
- Create a seasoned flour mixture by combining flour, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt in a shallow dish, mixing thoroughly to distribute spices evenly.
- Whisk eggs in a separate bowl until well blended, preparing for the coating process.
- Combine breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and black pepper in another dish, creating a flavorful and crispy exterior coating.
- Dredge potato strips first in seasoned flour, then dip into whisked eggs, and finally coat completely with breadcrumb mixture, ensuring full coverage.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 375°F, maintaining consistent temperature for optimal crispiness.
- Carefully lower breaded potato strips into hot oil, frying in batches to prevent overcrowding and ensure even golden-brown coloration, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Remove fries using a slotted spoon, placing on paper towels to drain excess oil and maintain crispness.
- In a separate pan, brown ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking into small crumbles and cooking until no pink remains.
- Arrange crispy seasoned fries on a serving plate, then layer with warm ground beef.
- Drizzle nacho cheese sauce generously over the fries and beef.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top, allowing residual heat to slightly melt the cheese.
- Garnish with dollops of sour cream, chopped green onions, and diced tomatoes for fresh flavor and color contrast.
- Serve immediately while fries remain hot and crispy, enjoying the multi-layered textures and flavors.
Notes
- Precise potato cutting matters significantly for uniform cooking and professional-looking fries, so use a sharp knife or mandoline for consistent thickness.
- Create extra crispy texture by double-coating potato strips in seasoned flour and breadcrumb mixture, ensuring maximum crunch and flavor absorption.
- Maintain oil temperature around 375°F using a kitchen thermometer to prevent soggy or burnt fries, which can dramatically impact the overall dish quality.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace wheat flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend, and use gluten-free breadcrumbs to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg