Nacho Fries!
A delicious, loaded appetizer combining crispy fries with melted cheese and your favorite toppings. Perfect for snacking or as a side dish, these nacho fries are a fun twist on classic nachos.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 13 mins
- Total Time: 18 mins
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Appetizer / Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American / Tex-Mex
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
– 1 lb frozen crinkle-cut French fries (Ore-Ida Extra Crispy Frozen Fast Food Fries)
– 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
– 1/2 lb lean ground beef
– 1/2 medium onion, finely diced
– 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
– 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
– 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
– 2 green onions, sliced
– 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
– Salsa and sour cream for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
2. Toss fries with seasoning salt and a teaspoon of vegetable oil (if needed).
3. Place fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 10 minutes.
4. Shake the basket, then cook for an additional 3 minutes until extra crisp.
5. Meanwhile, cook ground beef and diced onion in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Stir in taco seasoning.
6. Top the cooked fries with a layer of shredded cheddar cheese, then add the beef mixture and red bell peppers.
7. Return the fries to the air fryer for 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
8. Remove from the air fryer and garnish with green onions, jalapeños (if using), salsa, and sour cream.
Notes
– Adjust taco seasoning to taste.
– For extra crispiness, double-fry the fries or use an air fryer.
– Serve immediately for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/2 of recipe)
- Calories: 360 kcal per serving
- Sugar: Not specified (minimal, from toppings)
- Sodium: Varies by seasoning and cheese; approx. 1534 mg per serving (based on similar recipes)
- Fat: 20 g per serving
- Saturated Fat: 5 g per serving
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g per serving (approximate)
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g per serving
- Fiber: 4 g per serving
- Protein: 5 g per serving
- Cholesterol: 9 mg per serving
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