Nacho Bell Fries (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Fries
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Pack of extra crunchy frozen French fries, 450g
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Some vegetable oil to deep-fry
→ Seasoning Mixture
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Two teaspoons of fine salt
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Two teaspoons chili powder
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A quarter teaspoon cayenne if you’re up for heat
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A teaspoon each of garlic powder and onion powder
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Two tablespoons paprika
→ Cheese Sauce
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One tablespoon juice from a jar of pickled jalapeños
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Sixteen slices of American cheese (the melty kind)
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60ml full-fat milk
# How to Make It:
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Pile those spicy fries on a platter and keep your cheese dip nice and hot on the side so everyone can dig in.
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Dump your piping hot fries into a giant bowl and toss in your seasoning, swishing until coated all over.
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Break the cheese slices up, toss them with milk and jalapeño juice in a microwave-safe bowl, and nuke for 30-second bursts, stirring after every round until silky.
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Carefully put your fries into the bubbling oil and leave them for 6–8 minutes. Once they’re super crisp and brown, lift them out with a slotted spoon. Let them chill on some towels for a sec.
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Pour enough oil into your deep pan so fries will be totally covered—about 7.5cm deep is great. Fire up your stove and watch the temperature with a thermometer until it hits 180°C.
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Grab a little bowl and dump in chili powder, cayenne if you’re feeling it, paprika, some salt, garlic, and onion powders. Stir till it’s all mixed up and even.
# Additional Tips:
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Watch your oil temp! If it drops, fries lose their crunch. These are best scarfed down hot.