Loaded Mexican Street Fries .. SOOO Addicting
Skipย the nachos โ these Loaded Mexican Streetย Fries are so delicious and addicting! ย Baked Mexican-spiced fries piled high with juicy-shredded beef, salsa, guacamole, and Cotija cheese.ย
Letโs take a little trip south of the boarder today and indulge in some Loaded Mexican Street Fries.
Ok, ok, a last minute trip to go eat some Mexican street food isnโt practical, but we can most definitely eat like weโre there. And maybe if we close our eyes and let our imaginations run wild, we can pretend we are there too.
So, Loaded Mexican Street Fries.
I was going to share a loaded nacho recipe with you guys for myย Cinco de Mayo recipe-themed week but, ย that seemed a little basic. I wanted something different and fun and epic.
AND these Loaded Mexican Street Fries, my friends, are epic. ย Seriously.
Every layer of this platter is deliciousย on its own, but when theyโre all piled up on top of each other, they create an amazing and addicting dish for fry lovers everywhere!
These street fries start with a bed of baked Mexican-spiced fries. Yes, I said baked โย letโs not forget summer is only a month awayโฆ (you can alsoย go with baked sweet potato fries. your life, your choice!).
The fries are then piled highย with shredded beef, guac, salsa, and Cotija. Then, cilantro, jalapenos, radishes, and lime are the finishing touches toย this epic taco-meets-fry situation.
You could alsoย add black beans,ย corn, crema, and/or pretty much anything else you could think of.
So, grab an ice cold Corona and letโs dive face-firstย into these Loaded Mexican Street Fries.
Loaded Mexican Street Fries
Ingredients
- 1/2 recipe shredded Mexican beef
Mexican fries
- 3 pounds russet potatoes
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Toppings
- 2 large avocados mashed with a squirt of lime juice chopped cilantro + salt and pepper to taste
- salsa
- sliced jalapeno
- thinly sliced radish
- fresh cilantro chopped
- Cotija cheese crumbled
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare Shredded Mexican beef according to directions.
Fries
- Preheat oven to 425ยฐF. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Cut potatoes into fries, about 1/2-inch thick and place in a large bowl.
- Add chili powder, garlic powder, oregano, paprika, cayenne, salt, pepper, and oil to bowl. Toss to combine until potatoes are evenly coated with seasonings.
- Divide potatoes on the two baking sheets and spread them out into a single layer.
- Bake 20 minutes, then remove from oven, flip the fries and bake another 15-20 minutes, or until fries are crispy.
To Assemble
- Place fries on a large plate or platter. Top with shredded beef, mashed avocado, and salsa. Sprinkle crumbled Cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and jalapeno slices. Serve with sliced radishes and lime wedges.
- Enjoy!
DROOOOOL city, population me. I love sweet potato fries, but these take things to a whole new level. Obsessed!