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!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Servings: Servings

Calories: 482kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

6 russet potatoes
2 tablespoon olive oil
½ tablespoon potato starch
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
½ pound cheddar cheese, shredded or cubed 8 oz
¼ cup salted butter
⅓ cup heavy cream
1 jalapeno

Instructions

Get out and measure your ingredients.
Add jalapeno to a saucepan with 1 cup of water and bring to a boil. Boil for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, peel potatoes and cut into equal sized ½” pieces.
Until done.
Preheat the air fryer to 380* for 5 minutes
Place cut french fries in large bowl.
Using tongs, toss potatoes with olive oil.
And potato starch.
Until evenly distributed.
Place into the air fryer basket and spray lightly with canola oil. Cook for 10 minutes, then lightly shake the basket to redistribute the fries. Cook for 10 minutes longer. (20 minutes total)
Measure out all of your seasonings.
Combine in a small bowl.
Prepare nacho cheese sauce. Remove jalapeno from the saucepan and remove the stem. It should be removed easily with a gentle tug. Place jalapeno into a food processor with 1 tablespoon of water from the saucepan and puree. Heat a saucepan over low heat.
Add pureed jalapeno, cheddar cheese, butter, and heavy cream. Stir periodically as everything melts together. Once melted, pour into a dipping bowl.
Remove cooked fries from the air fryer.
Place inside large bowl.
Season fries generously with the seasoning. Use tongs to toss.
Until seasoning is evenly distributed.
Serve hot with nacho cheese dip.
Enjoy every bite!

Notes

To keep your potatoes from turning brown, place them in cold water as you cut them up.
Preheat your air fryer for best results. Many people think you don't have to, but it makes a difference.

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