Description
Crispy Taco Fries are a delicious and easy air fryer recipe that delivers the ultimate nacho fries experience. These fries are seasoned with taco seasoning, loaded with nacho cheese sauce, and topped with fresh ingredients for a flavorful and satisfying snack or meal.
Ingredients
- 2 large russet potatoes, cut into fries
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix (divided)
- 1 cup nacho cheese sauce
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional add-ins: diced avocado, pico de gallo, cooked ground beef, black beans, corn
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the cut potatoes with olive oil and half of the taco seasoning mix until evenly coated.
- Arrange the seasoned fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 15–20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the fries are golden brown and crispy.
- While the fries are cooking, warm the nacho cheese sauce in a small saucepan or microwave until smooth.
- Transfer the crispy fries to a serving plate.
- Sprinkle with the remaining taco seasoning, drizzle with warm nacho cheese sauce, and top with sour cream, jalapeños, tomatoes, green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Soaking the potatoes in cold water for 20-30 minutes before cooking helps remove excess starch for crispier fries.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; allow air to circulate for even cooking.
- Add toppings just before serving to maintain the crispiness of the fries.
- For homemade taco seasoning, combine 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/3 of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: N/A