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A serving bowl with a large pile of Taco Bell Nacho Fries.
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Taco Bell Nacho Fries

Crispy and seasoned fries that are perfectly cooked and then served with a cheese sauce.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 9
Calories 402kcal
Author Brandie Skibinski

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 Tablespoons oil
  • 26 ounce bag extra crispy fast food fries

For the nacho cheese sauce:

  • 15 ounce jar Cheez-Whiz cheese dip
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • ¼ cup pickled jalapeno juice (more or less to taste)

Instructions

  • Preheat a 6 quart basket air fryer for 5 minutes at 400° F. If your air fryer doesn’t require preheating then you can skip this step.
  • In a bowl combine 1 Tablespoon paprika, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) and stir. Set aside.
    seasoning for Taco Bell Nacho Fries.
  • Add half of the fries to the air fryer. I make these in 2 batches so as not to overcrowd the air fryer.
    Fries in an Air Fryer basket.
  • Drizzle 1 Tablespoon oil on top. Shake the basket so they are coated.
  • Sprinkle half of the seasonings over the fries. Shake the basket so they are coated.
    Fries with seasoning in an Air Fryer basket.
  • Cook for about 10 minutes.
    Seasoned fries being cooked in an Air Fryer basket.
  • Shake the fries around.
  • Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the fries are crispy.
    Fries cooking in an Air Fryer basket.
  • The second batch may not take as long, as the air fryer is hotter after the first round. Repeat the same steps as above for the second batch using the remaining seasoning and oil.
  • Season with more salt if needed.
  • While the fries are cooking, in a small pot, add 15 ounce jar Cheez-Whiz cheese dip, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and 1/4 cup pickled jalapeno juice (more or less, to taste). Over medium heat, whisk until smooth and melted.
    A pot with cheese dip, cheddar cheese, and jalapeno juice.
  • Remove from the heat and serve with the fries.
    A plate of Taco Bell Nacho Fries with a plate of cheese to dip them in.

Notes

  • Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.

Nutrition

Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 28g | Sodium: 1801mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g
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