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    Home » Blog » Appetizer Recipes

    Copycat Taco Bell Recipes

    Published: Mar 2, 2022 · Modified: Jul 4, 2024 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    These copycat Taco Bell recipes give you all the flavors you love in their delicious food, and they're all homemade. From sauces to chalupas, you'll find something delicious here.

    I'm a big fan of Taco Bell. I just love their food. In fact, I can't think of one thing they serve that I don't enjoy. Because I love it so much, I decided to put my cooking skills to good use and make my own versions of many of their tasty dishes.

    Why These Recipes are so Great

    These copycat recipes taste just like the originals. Scratch that, they taste even better. They're all completely homemade without any fillers, preservatives, and the other questionable ingredients you'll find in those mass-produced foods, as tasty as they may be. What that means is that you get all the good stuff in your favorite Taco Bell recipes and none of the bad!

    If you love Taco Tuesday or simply this Mexican-themed fast-food restaurant, then these recipes are going to knock your socks off. Imagine an entire feast made up entirely of Taco Bell favorites that you made yourself! If that's not a reason to get in the kitchen, I don't know what is.

    Copycat Taco Bell Recipes

    From sauces to chalupas and everything in between, I've put together a greatest hits list of copycat Taco Bell recipes that I think you're going to love. All of these recipes are as good or better than the original, and they give you the ability to enjoy an absolutely delicious meal of your favorite Taco Bell treats without ever having to leave the house or order in!

    Copycat Taco Bell Salsa Verde
    Copycat Taco Bell Salsa Verde is easy to make and brings a delicious flavor to your homemade tacos.
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    This salsa verde has all the great flavor of the original, but it's so fresh. It's perfect on everything from tacos to nachos.

    Copycat Taco Bell Diablo Sauce
    This copycat Taco Bell diablo sauce is just as full of flavor and just as hot as the original. This diablo sauce packs a punch!
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    Tell your tastebuds to go to Hell - in a good way! This Diablo sauce is blazingly hot but also full of flavor.

    Copycat Taco Bell Avocado Ranch
    Copycat Taco Bell avocado ranch sauce is full of all the flavors we love about the original, but it's even better! It's also easy to make.
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    A bowl full of avocado ranch sauce with spoon.

    This avocado ranch sauce takes ranch to the next level with the addition of avocado. It makes the perfect topping for almost anything as well as a great dip.

    Cheesy Gordita Crunch Copycat
    Follow this copycat Taco Bell cheesy Gordita crunch recipe for a version that's better than Taco Bell's. Like the original, it's loaded with beef, cheese, and seasonings and has an outside that packs a crunch; only it's homemade!
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    Filled with all the textures and flavors we love about the original, this copycat cheesy gordita crunch is loaded with beef, cheese, seasonings, and two shells.

    Taco Bell Copycat Chicken Chalupa Supreme
    This Copycat Taco Bell Chicken Chalupa Supreme tastes authentic and in my opinion, is even better than the original. Tuck this chicken chalupa recipe in your back pocket. Come Taco party time, you'll be glad you did!
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    No list of copycat Taco Bell recipes would be complete without the much-loved chicken chalupa supreme. This one is even better than the original!

    Homemade Taco Bell Nacho Fries Air Fryer
    Craving Taco Bell Nacho Fries? Look no further. These copycat Taco Bell nacho fries are crispy, cheesy and delicious! Just like the original only even better. Amped up with a bit of spice, these nacho fries are flavor personified!
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    If you're in the mood for nacho fries, there's no need to wait for your local Taco Bell to open. Just make your own. These are as tasty and cheesy as the original.

    Air Fryer Taco Bell Taquitos
    These copycat Taco Bell taquitos in the air fryer are an easy snack to make for all types of occasions. All you need are four easy ingredients and a few minutes to roll them up.
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    Hand holding a taco bell taquito with bite missing.

    Get all the crunch and flavor of your favorite taquitos in a healthier package and with less clean-up when you air fry them.

    Smash Burger Tacos
    These Big Mac Smash Burger Tacos taste like the classic McDonald’s burger. The tortilla burger version is juicy with fresh toppings and a homemade tangy sauce.
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    Three tacos filled with ground beef, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, pickles, cheese, and a drizzle of sauce on a white plate, offering a unique twist reminiscent of a Smash Burger experience.

    Yo Quiero Taco Bell!

    Whether you want to spice up your tacos with Diablo Sauce, enjoy a cheesy gordita crunch, or make a Taco Tuesday spread the likes of which no one has ever seen, then these copycat Taco Bell recipes are for you.

    Each and every one of these delicious recipes are even better than the original, and they're sure to impress your family and friends. Whip up any of these delicious recipes and your taste buds will be on their way to enjoying a trip south of the border.

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