Get ready to experience the best Carne Asada Fries you’ve ever tasted! Our unique “Nacho Dust” transforms ordinary french fries into a culinary masterpiece, bursting with mouth-watering, crave-inducing flavor. These fries are not just a dish but a whole experience. Whether you start with a fresh batch or breathe new life into leftover fries, this dish is perfect for any gathering where you want to impress. Be prepared—these fries are so deliciously addictive, they’ll be gone before you know it!
Why Our Recipe
- Our special “Nacho Dust” takes our fries to the next level!
- Use our famous carne asada recipe or grab some from your local carniceria.
- Use frozen french fries or give new life to leftover fries.
Perfect for game day, movie night, or any casual get-together–or for any time when you just need to smash a plate of fries. This dish layers crispy french fries with juicy carne asada, and all your favorite toppings. The result is an irresistible combination of textures and flavors that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Quick to assemble and even quicker to disappear, these fries promise to be a hit in any household.
Ingredient Notes
- Nacho Dust: A blend of salt, ground cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and a hint of cayenne pepper. Use it on regular chip-based nachos too!
- French Fries: use frozen french fries and bake or revive leftover fries. Our favorite choice is Ora Ida Extra Crispy Fast Food Fries. Any variety will work.
- Carne Asada: Opt for our tried-and-true carne asada recipe for the best flavor, or simplify the process with pre-cooked carne asada from a trusted local carniceria. Just make sure it is sliced against the grain and then diced for easy eating.
- Shredded Cheese: you can also use shredded cheddar, colby jack, Monterey jack, or even mozzarella. Quesadilla cheese are marvelous.
- Toppings: the classic combo is sour cream, guacamole, fresh salsa (like pico de Gallo), cilantro, jalapenos, and red onion.
Reviving Leftover Fries
Got leftover french fries from fast food or a restaurant? You can totally revive them and they will work great for Carne Asada Fries.
Spread your fries out into a single layer on a baking sheet. Toss with our nacho dust, and then very lightly spray the fries with nonstick cooking spray. This will help them crisp back up. Bake at 425 degrees for about 5 to 7 minutes until warmed through and crispy.
