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Homemade Taco Bell Nacho Fries Air Fryer

Craving Taco Bell Nacho Fries? Look no further. These copycat Taco Bell nacho fries are crispy, cheesy and delicious! Just like the original only even better. Amped up with a bit of spice, these nacho fries are flavor personified!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 482 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 6 Russet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ tablespoon Potato Starch
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ pound cheddar cheese, shredded or cubed 8 oz
  • ¼ cup salted butter
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • 1 Jalapeño

Instructions

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  1. Get out and measure your ingredients.
  2. Add jalapeno to a saucepan with 1 cup of water and bring to a boil. Boil for 10 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, peel potatoes and cut into equal sized ½” pieces.
  4. Until done.
  5. Preheat the air fryer to 380* for 5 minutes
  6. Place cut french fries in large bowl.
  7. Using tongs, toss potatoes with olive oil.
  8. And potato starch.
  9. Until evenly distributed.
  10. Place into the air fryer basket and spray lightly with canola oil. Cook for 10 minutes, then lightly shake the basket to redistribute the fries. Cook for 10 minutes longer. (20 minutes total)
  11. Measure out all of your seasonings.
  12. Combine in a small bowl.
  13. Prepare nacho cheese sauce. Remove jalapeno from the saucepan and remove the stem. It should be removed easily with a gentle tug. Place jalapeno into a food processor with 1 tablespoon of water from the saucepan and puree. Heat a saucepan over low heat.
  14. Add pureed jalapeno, cheddar cheese, butter, and heavy cream. Stir periodically as everything melts together. Once melted, pour into a dipping bowl.
  15. Remove cooked fries from the air fryer.
  16. Place inside large bowl.
  17. Season fries generously with the seasoning. Use tongs to toss.
  18. Until seasoning is evenly distributed.
  19. Serve hot with nacho cheese dip.
  20. Enjoy every bite!

Notes

  • To keep your potatoes from turning brown, place them in cold water as you cut them up.
  • Preheat your air fryer for best results. Many people think you don't have to, but it makes a difference.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving Calories 482kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 78mg (26%) Sodium 422mg (18%) Potassium 973mg (28%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1102IU (22%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 317mg (32%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 482

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 482kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 422mg 18%
Potassium 973mg 21%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1102IU 22%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 317mg 32%
Iron 2mg 11%

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