Name: Copycat Taco Bell Nacho Fries
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon each salt; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 pound frozen fast food style Fries, such as Ore Ida®; 4 slices American Cheese; 1 tablespoon Milk; 2 dashes of hot sauce, such as Tapatio®

Copycat Taco Bell Nacho Fries

These copycat Taco Bell nacho fries are just like the real fast food thing, but easy, faster, and more convenient when you make them at home.

20 min total 5 min prep 15 min cook 4 251 cal

Ingredients

4 serv.

1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon each salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 pound frozen fast food style Fries, such as Ore Ida®
4 slices American Cheese
1 tablespoon Milk
2 dashes of hot sauce, such as Tapatio®

Instructions

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1 Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 minutes. Stir paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt together in a small bowl; set aside.
2 Add fries to the air fryer basket, and fry for 5 minutes. Shake, then fry for 5 more minutes. Shake out into a large bowl. Season to taste with paprika mixture. Toss to combine and let rest while you make the sauce.
3 Tear cheese into small pieces and put in a microwave-safe bowl. Add milk and hot sauce. Microwave on Melt (Low) until just melted; stir to combine. Serve on the side with fries.