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Copycat Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes Recipe
4.7 from 27 votes

Copycat Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes Recipe

Make Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes at home in just minutes with this Taco Bell copycat recipe! Enjoy crispy, spicy potatoes covered with nacho cheese sauce.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 259 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 russet potatoes large
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 taco seasoning 2 Tablespoons jarred seasoning, 1 ounce packet
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup nacho cheese Rico's is supposed to be the most similar Taco Bells
  • 2 scallions chopped

Instructions

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  1. Rinse potatoes and dry them.
  2. If baking in the oven, preheat it to 425 degrees F.
  3. Cut them into 1-inch bite-size pieces.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, toss the cubes with the oil making sure they are all coated. Then sprinkle on the taco seasoning. Toss well until everything is coated.
Air Fryer Instructions
  1. Place the potato cubes into your air fryer basket and air fry at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes.
  2. After 10 minutes, shake the basket or stir them to toss them around.
  3. Continue cooking at 400 F for another 5-10 minutes until the potato chunks are fork-tender and crispy.
Oven Instructions
  1. Put the cubes on a baking sheet. Cook in a preheated 425 degree F oven for 30-40 minutes.
  2. Stir them halfway through the cooking time.
  3. They are done when they are golden brown and crispy.
Serving
  1. Divide potatoes into 4 small bowls or ramekins.
  2. Warm up the nacho cheese in the microwave for 30 seconds or until warmed through.
  3. Evenly drizzle the potatoes with nacho cheese sauce. Add the sour cream on top of the nacho cheese.
  4. Garnish with chopped green onion.

Notes

  • Topping suggestions:
  • Jalapeno slices, pickled onions, olives, guacamole, tomatoes
  • Jalapeno slices, pickled onions, olives, guacamole, tomatoes

Nutrition Information

Calories 259kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 501mg (21%) Potassium 497mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 557IU (11%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 89mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 259

% Daily Value*

Calories 259kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 501mg 21%
Potassium 497mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 557IU 11%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 89mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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