Crispy Loaded Nacho Cheese Fries
Crispy fries piled high with melted cheddar, jalapeños, and a tangy sour cream drizzle—total viral snack energy. Ready in 12 minutes, zero oven required.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 1 lb frozen fries (shoestring or crinkle-cut)
- 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup jalapeños, thinly sliced
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup crispy bacon, crumbled
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ whole lime
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Add fries in a single layer and cook undisturbed until golden and crispy on the bottom, 5–6 minutes.
- 3
Toss fries once, then sprinkle cheddar and jalapeños over the top. Cover and cook 2 minutes until cheese melts.
- 4
Slide fries onto a serving platter. Drizzle sour cream over the top in a thin stream.
- 5
Top with bacon and cilantro. Squeeze lime juice over everything and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large nonstick or cast iron skillet (12-inch minimum)
- spatula or tongs
- cutting board
- sharp knife
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