10-Minute Loaded Nacho Cheese Fries
Crispy fries piled with melty nacho cheese sauce, jalapeños, and a hit of chili powder. Ready before you can finish opening the bag—perfect snack or side.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
- 1 lb frozen fries
- 1 cup cheese sauce (jarred nacho cheese or queso dip)
- ¼ cup pickled jalapeños, sliced
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ whole lime (for squeezing)
Instructions
- 1
Arrange frozen fries on a large sheet pan or skillet in a single layer.
- 2
Bake or air-fry at 425°F until golden and crispy, stirring halfway, about 12 minutes.
- 3
Warm cheese sauce in a small saucepan or microwave for 90 seconds, stirring until pourable.
- 4
Transfer hot fries to a serving plate or bowl. Drizzle generously with cheese sauce.
- 5
Top with jalapeños and a pinch of chili powder. Squeeze lime over everything.
- 6
Serve immediately while cheese is still warm and fries are crispy.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan or large skillet
- small saucepan or microwave
- serving plate or bowl
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