Description
Learn how to make your own version of Taco Bell’s popular Nacho Fries at home with this easy and delicious recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
For the fries:
- 1 bag (28–32 oz) frozen French fries
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the nacho cheese sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded American cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven and bake fries: Preheat oven and bake fries according to package directions until golden and crispy.
- Season the fries: Combine chili powder, smoked paprika, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Toss the cooked fries in the seasoning mixture until evenly coated.
- Make the cheese sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then gradually whisk in milk until slightly thickened. Reduce heat, stir in cheeses, chili powder, smoked paprika, and salt until melted and creamy.
- Serve: Serve seasoned fries hot with nacho cheese sauce for dipping or drizzling.
Notes
- For an authentic Taco Bell flavor, use a mix of mild cheddar and processed American cheese in the sauce.
- You can also air-fry the fries for extra crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe with cheese sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
