Description
Crispy, golden nacho fries burst with Mexican-inspired flavors that dance across taste buds. Bold spices and melted cheese create an irresistible snack perfect for game day or casual gatherings you’ll devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) frozen crinkle-cut French fries (Ore-Ida Extra Crispy Frozen Fast Food Fries)
- 1/2 pound (227 grams) lean ground beef
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1/2 medium onion, finely diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 jalapeno, sliced (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
Garnish:
- Salsa
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Heat air fryer to 400F, ensuring even temperature distribution.
- Gently coat fries with seasoning salt and a light drizzle of vegetable oil for enhanced crispiness.
- Arrange fries in a single, uncrowded layer within the air fryer basket to promote optimal cooking.
- Cook fries for 10 minutes, allowing them to develop a golden exterior.
- Vigorously shake the basket to ensure uniform browning, then continue cooking for an additional 3 minutes until achieving maximum crispness.
- While fries are cooking, sauté ground beef and diced onion in a skillet over medium-high heat until thoroughly browned.
- Incorporate taco seasoning into the beef mixture, stirring to distribute flavors evenly.
- Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded cheddar cheese atop the crispy fries.
- Distribute the seasoned beef mixture and vibrant red bell peppers over the cheese-covered fries.
- Return the loaded fries to the air fryer for 5 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt completely.
- Carefully remove from air fryer and embellish with freshly chopped green onions, optional jalapeños, zesty salsa, and a dollop of creamy sour cream.
Notes
- Ensure fries are evenly coated with seasoning salt for maximum flavor distribution.
- Use a light touch of oil to prevent sticking and enhance crispiness in the air fryer.
- Avoid overcrowding the basket to maintain proper air circulation and achieve crispy results.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like pepper jack or a Mexican cheese mix for added excitement.
- Create a vegetarian version by substituting ground beef with black beans or plant-based meat alternatives.
- Prep all toppings beforehand to streamline the final assembly and serve hot and fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg