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Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes are crispy potatoes loaded with flavor. This copycat recipe is easy to make and now you can make it at home.
Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes Recipe:
We love making copycat recipes at home. My kids love going to Taco Bell for the delicious cheesy potato cubes. The potatoes are seasoned perfectly with simple ingredients. Then topped with nacho cheese sauce and sour cream for a easy side.
We deep fried these seasoned potatoes in a large skillet. But you can also bake them in an oven on a baking sheet. We have even placed in an air fryer basket to air fry them.
You can easily add your favorite topping to create a delicious meal or side dish. Your kids will love to be enjoy their favorite Taco Bell recipe at home with this simple recipe.
What Makes these Potatoes so Good?
These potatoes are so good because of the many ways your serve them. You can even use leftover potatoes or make spicy potatoes by adding jalapenos or hot sauce.
This would be a great side dish to serve to a crowd and set out many different toppings. You can even turn these Fiesta Potatoes into Spicy Potato Tacos.
Ingredients:
- Large Russet Potatoes
- Vegetable Oil (for frying)
- All Purpose Flour
- Onion Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Paprika
- Cayenne Pepper
- Salt
- Nacho Cheese
- Sour Cream
How to Make Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes:
- Step 1 – Prepare Potatoes – Wash potatoes. Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1/4-½ inch cubes. Dry the potatoes as much as possible with a paper towel.
- Step 2 – Heat Oil – Heat approximately 2 inches of oil in a large pot or deep fryer over medium heat. Heat until the oil is approximately 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Step 3 – Combine Seasoning – Add the flour, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper and salt to a large ziplock bag. Seal and shake to combine the ingredients.
- Step 4 – Coat Potatoes – Add in the potatoes. Seal and gently toss to coat the potatoes with the flour mixture.
- Step 5 – Remove Potatoes from seasoning – Remove the diced potatoes, shake off any excess flour and add to the oil.
- Step 6 – Fry Potatoes – Fry for 10-12 minutes until the potatoes are golden brown. Remove from the oil and place on a plate lined with paper towels to soak up the excess oil.
- Step 7 – Place potatoes in bowls – Place the potatoes evenly into 4 separate bowls.
- Step 8 – Heat Cheese – Heat the cheese sauce and drizzle it on the top of the potatoes.
- Step 9 – Serve and Enjoy – Then top with sour cream and green onions and they are ready to serve and enjoy.
What type of Potato is best for this recipe?
The best potatoes to use for this recipe is Russet Potato. But you can easily use Yukon Gold Potatoes or Red Potatoes.
Cheesy Fiesta Potato Toppings:
There are many different ways to top these fiesta bowls. Feel free to prepare these potatoes how your prefer. These are some of our favorite toppings besides the nacho cheese and sour cream.
- Black Beans
- Salsa
- Chicken
- Guacamole
- Shredded Cheese
- Velveeta Cheese
- Ground Beef
Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes Taco Bell Recipe Tips:
- Cooking Potatoes – Fry potatoes until they are fork tender and nice and crispy. We cooked our potatoes with vegetable oil but you can also use olive oil.
- Coating Potatoes – We used a zip lock bag to coat the potatoes. But you can also mix everything in a large mixing bowl. Just make sure potatoes are fully coated with seasoning.
- Drain Potatoes – Once you have fried the potatoes, make sure to drain on paper towels on a wire rack.
- Seasoning – Feel free to change the seasoning to the Fiesta Potatoes. You can toss the potatoes in taco seasoning for added flavor.
- Placing Potatoes in the Skillet – When placing the potatoes in the skillet do not overcrowd the pan. Just place the potatoes in a single layer which helps to evenly cook the potatoes.
- Wrap in a Tortilla – Wrap the potatoes in a flour tortilla for a delicious veggie burrito. Add your favorite toppings for a fiesta potato burrito.
How to Store Leftovers:
The potatoes will get soft as they are stored. But you can refrigerate the leftovers in an air tight container for up to 5 days. I would store the potatoes separately from the toppings to prevent the potatoes from being soggy.
To make the crispy again, place in the air fryer for a few minutes.
Print Recipe for Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes:
Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 Large Russet Potatoes
- Vegetable Oil for frying
- 1/2 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Nacho Cheese
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
Instructions
- Wash potatoes. Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1/4-½ inch cubes. Dry the potatoes as much as possible with a paper towel.
- Heat approximately 2 inches of oil in a large pot or deep fryer until the oil is approximately 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add the flour, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper and salt to a large ziplock bag. Seal and shake to combine the ingredients.
- Add in the potatoes. Seal and gently toss to coat the potatoes with the flour mixture.
- Remove the diced potatoes, shake off any excess flour and add to the oil.
- Fry for 10-12 minutes until the potatoes are golden brown. Remove from the oil and place on a plate lined with paper towels to soak up the excess oil.
- Place the potatoes evenly into 4 separate bowls.
- Heat the cheese sauce and drizzle it on the top of the potatoes.
- Then top with sour cream and they are ready to serve and enjoy!
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More Copycat Taco Bell Recipes:
- Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Recipe
- Copycat Taco Bell Steak Quesadilla Recipe
- Taco Bell Nacho Fries Recipe
- Taco Bell Cheesy Gordita Crunch Recipe
