Copycat Taco Bell Nacho Fries With Nacho Cheese

5 from 1 vote

Copycat Taco Bell Nacho Fries With Nacho Cheese

My nacho fries recipe features super crispy seasoned fries dipped in spicy nacho cheese sauce. This copycat recipe tastes just like they came from Taco Bell.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Mexican

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings People

Calories 181kcal

Author Krystle Smith

Ingredients

For the Nacho Fry Seasoning

2 Teaspoons Paprika
2 Teaspoons Salt
1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder NOT Garlic Salt
1 Teaspoon Onion Powder NOT Onion Salt

For the Fries

1 Bag Frozen French Fries We like Lamb Weston Super Crispy Shoestring Fries
Oil For Frying, We like Peanut

For the Cheese Sauce

½ Cup Cheez Whiz
¼ Cup Jalapeno Brine from Pickle Jalapenos We like Old El Paso
1 Tablespoon Whole Milk
2 Slices American Cheese

Instructions

For the Seasoning

In a spice grinder, combine all seasoning ingredients. Or mix well in a bowl if you don't have one. Pour into empty salt shaker or spice container.

For the Fries

Fill a tall heavy bottomed pot with vegetable oil (around 4-5 inches). Heat to 350 degrees.
Fry for 6 to 8 minutes or until crispy. Place on a wire rack on top of a baking sheet.
Immediately sprinkle with the seasoning mix.

For the Cheese Sauce

In a medium sauce pan over medium low heat, combine all ingredients. Heat for 5-7 minutes or until smooth.

Notes

Tips

Use a deep fry thermometer. If the oil is too cold the fries will be soggy and greasy.
Fry in batches and allow the oil to come up to temp. between batches.
Keep warm in a 200 degree oven if needed.
Be sure to add the seasoning right away to help it stick.
Don't drain on paper towels or they'll get soggy on the bottom.

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