Description
These Iconic Copycat Taco Bell Nacho Fries are tossed in their quick and easy spice blend, fried to crispy perfection and dipped in a spiced nacho cheese sauce.
Ingredients
For the Nacho Fries
- 3 cups frozen French fries ( I used Cavendish brand from Costco)
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp salt (add more for taste if needed)
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
For The Nacho Cheese Sauce
- 3/4 cup almond milk, coconut milk or oat milk
- 1/2 cup raw cashews (boiled for 10 minutes if you don’t have a high-powered blender)
- 1/2 cup peeled/chopped carrots
- 1 cup peeled, chopped white potato
- 1/4 cup vegan cheese shreds (I used Daiya)
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp mild or spicy salsa (Or diced tomato)
- 3 tsp tabasco sauce
- 1 tbsp pickled jalapeno juice (optional)
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Instructions
- Bake frozen French fries according to package instructions in oven or air fryer.
- Meanwhile, In a medium pot add carrot and potato and add water until it just covers them. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse until cold water for 30 seconds until vegetables are slightly cooled.
- In a blender, combine all nacho cheese sauce ingredients and blend until smooth.
- In a small food processor or small bowl, blend or stir all spices until fully combined.
- Remove fries from heat when cooked and add to a bowl. Add approximately 2 tbsp of spice mixture to fries and coat fully. Add more as needed.
- serve fries with cheese sauce for dipping while warm.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15