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Mexican Fries Recipe
These loaded Mexican fries are a healthier spin on a fast food favorite. Crispy sweet potato fries are layered with all the Mexican fixings and then drizzled with a spicy chipotle crema. They're an easy and satisfying appetizer or snack, and they take just 30 minutes to make!
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
33 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 514 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 lb frozen fries see notes
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup grated white cheddar cheese or more!
Chipotle Crema
- ½ cup Greek-style plain yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1-2 tablespoons pureed chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
Toppings
- Black beans, red onion, cherry tomatoes, jalapeño slices
Top serve
- Guacamole, cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake the sweet potato fries for 20 minutes, turning halfway.
- Place the frozen corn on a small baking sheet and roast in the oven with the fries for 15-20, or until they are light brown in a few spots.
- Make the chipotle crema by mixing the yogurt, mayonnaise, and chipotle peppers in a small bowl. Start with 1 tablespoon of the chipotle and add more to taste/ heat preference.
- When the fries have finished baking, layer them with the cheddar cheese, roasted corn, and any or all of the toppings. Bake for another 7-8 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
- Remove the nachos fries from the oven and top with some guacamole, cilantro, lime, and a little chipotle crema. Serve the remaining crema on the side.
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Notes
- We love these both with sweet potato fries and with regular french fries - choose your favorite!
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving = ¼ of the recipe with all of the toppings
Calories
514kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
453mg
(19%)
Potassium
1074mg
(31%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
32780IU
(656%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
316mg
(32%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 514
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe with all of the toppings | |
| Calories | 514kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 453mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 1074mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 32780IU | 656% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 316mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.