Nacho Fries (Printable Version)
Hot, crispy fries dusted with bold seasoning and dunked in rich melted cheese—great as a side dish or a munchy treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fries
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Vegetable oil, enough for deep frying
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450 g frozen French fries (extra crunchy, like fast food style)
→ Seasoning Mixture
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0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper if you want it spicy
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2 teaspoons chili powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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2 tablespoons paprika
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2 teaspoons fine salt
→ Cheese Sauce
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1 tablespoon juice from pickled jalapeños
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16 slices American-style processed cheese
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60 ml whole milk
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Pile those seasoned fries onto a platter. Set out that gooey cheese sauce so folks can dunk their fries right in.
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Toss the hot fries in a big bowl with your mixed-up spices. Make sure every stick's covered.
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Rip up the cheese slices, toss 'em in a microwave-safe bowl, then add milk and jalapeño juice. Pop it into the microwave, heat in 30-second bursts, stirring each time. Once it's all melted and smooth, you're good to go.
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Gently drop the frozen fries into your bubbling oil. Let them cook six to eight minutes, until they’re super crunchy and golden. Scoop them out with a slotted spoon onto a plate lined with paper towels so the extra oil soaks up.
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Fill up your deep saucepan with just enough oil to cover the fries (should be at least 7.5 cm deep). Warm the oil up to 180°C, use your thermometer to check.
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Grab a small bowl. Dump in the salt, paprika, garlic and onion powders, chili powder, plus cayenne if you want some kick. Stir everything until it’s blended well.
# Additional Notes:
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Keep an eye on that oil heat so your fries turn out super crispy instead of limp. For the best crunch, eat them while they're still fresh and hot.