Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these loaded Nacho Fries! Crispy seasoned potato fries topped with gooey melted cheese, savory taco meat, fresh salsa, spicy jalapeños, and creamy guacamole.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Fries:
- 1 pound russet potatoes, cut into thin fries
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked ground beef or seasoned taco meat (optional)
- 1/2 cup pico de gallo or salsa
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Guacamole for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the fries: Toss the cut potatoes with olive oil and seasonings until coated. Spread on a baking sheet and bake until crispy.
- Add toppings: Transfer fries to a dish, top with cheeses and taco meat if using. Bake until cheese melts.
- Final touches: Top with pico de gallo, jalapeños, sour cream, cilantro, and guacamole. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, soak potatoes in cold water before baking.
- Adjust toppings to suit your taste preferences.
- Frozen fries can be substituted for homemade.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
