Yummy waffle fries topped with traditional taco toppings, like seasoned ground beef, queso, and pico de gallo. You’ll love these Easy Taco Fries for a kid-friendly meal or snack any time of the week!
These fries are a life changer! Making a pan of fries is such an easy side to have for dinner or for snacks, especially with these hearty toppings. You can load up with chopped veggies to balance things out or even try different themes like burger fries (ground beef & condiments) or pizza fries. Whatever your family enjoys!
Looking for more easy dinner ideas? How about a Choose-Your-Toppings Baked Potato Bar? Or these Burger Kabobs that can be a summertime dinner or appetizer. Or a kid-approved Taco Calzone. Easy recipes that get a home-cooked meal on your table fast.
Nacho Waffle Fries
INGREDIENTS NEEDED:
- 1 bag, frozen waffle fries
- 1 lb taco meat (seasoned ground beef)
- 1 cup queso
- ½ cup, shredded lettuce
- ½ cup, pico de gallo
- ½ cup, sour cream, divided
- ½ cup, guacamole, divided
- 1 Tablespoon green onions, chopped
RECIPE TIPS:
- You can use an oven or air fryer to cook the fries. You may have to cook in a couple batches.
- Make sure you prep your toppings before you put the fries in the oven. They cook so fast you won’t be ready otherwise. This is easily something you can do on the weekend and then it will make your weeknight dinner that much faster.
- Make it a taco bar! Lay out just the nachos and ground beef & have family or guests top their own.
FAQ’S
How do you make loaded taco fries?
Bake or fry up french fries (using oven or air fryer) and top with taco ingredients, like cheese and salsa.
What sauce is used for taco fries?
You can use the sauce cooked up with taco meat or taco sauce from a bottle. Enchilada sauce or salsa would also be tasty.
WHAT SHOULD I SERVE WITH?
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Easy Taco Fries
Yummy Waffle Cut French Fries topped with traditional taco toppings, like seasoned ground beef, queso, and pico de gallo. You'll love these Easy Taco Fries for a kid-friendly meal or snack anytime of the week!
Ingredients
- 1 bag, frozen waffle fries
- 1 lb taco meat (seasoned ground beef)
- 1 cup queso
- ½ cup, shredded lettuce
- ½ cup, pico de gallo
- ½ cup, sour cream, divided
- ½ cup, guacamole, divided
- 1 Tablespoon green onions, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees*
2. Layout fries in a single layer on a baking sheet.
3. Cook until golden brown, 8-10 minutes.
4. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
5. Add toppings, either directly to fries on the baking sheet or lay fries out on a serving board.
6. Finish off with sour cream and guacamole on the sides, and serve up!
Notes
*You can also use the air fryer to cook the fries. You may have to cook in a couple batches.
Make it a taco bar! Lay out just the nachos and ground beef & have family or guests top their own.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 452Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 1359mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 3gSugar: 5gProtein: 26g
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