When I’m in the mood for Mexican, I whip up some rotel dip, carnitas tacos or these amazingly delicious nacho fries. These fries are as fun to make as they are to eat!
Carne Asada Fries Ingredients
When you make carne asada fries you will need grilled carne asada, frozen french fries, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo salsa, guacamole, sour cream and for garnish, cilantro and lime wedges. If you are a french fry fan, check out some of my similar appetizers like chili cheese fries, homemade french fries and cheese fries with bacon.
How Do You Make Carne Asada Fries?
To make carne asada fries, you will first need to make carne asada. You can use my recipe for tender, flavorful carne asada. For the fries, place them on a sheet pan or baking sheet and bake them until hot and golden brown. Slice cooked carne asada against the grain and cut it into bite sized pieces. Place the baked fries in a skillet or baking dish. Arrange shredded cheese and cubes of steak over the fries. Bake the fries until the cheese melts. Serve the fries with toppings like guacamole, pico de gallo salsa, cilantro, sour cream and lime wedges.
Tips For Carne Asada Fries
Don’t use pre-shredded cheese. It often contains anti-caking agents and tends not to melt well. Chop your carne asada in to similar sized small chunks that you can eat with french fries. Pick a baking dish that can double as a serving dish to make serving the fries and clean up easier. You can make your own pico de gallo or buy your favorite pre-prepared version. You can purchase guacamole or make your own guacamole.
Flavor Variations
This recipe for carne asada fries makes a cheesy and savory appetizer as written. You can change the flavors to suit your taste if you prefer.
Spicy: Add sliced jalapenos or a little hot sauce to the fries to turn up the heat. Cheese: Instead of cheddar cheese you can use Monterey Jack cheese, pepper jack cheese, cotija cheese, a Mexican cheese blend or other cheeses that melt well. Meat: You can use grilled chicken, chicken tinga, al pastor pork, barbacoa or carnitas. Salsa: Try use your favorite salsas like salsa verde, corn salsa, salsa fresca or black beans and corn salsa. Toppings: You can add other toppings such as roasted corn, black beans, refried beans, chopped tomatoes, chopped onion, sliced black olives or white queso cheese sauce. Flavorings: For more flavor you can sprinkle on some salt, black pepper, garlic powder or cumin or a squeeze of lime juice.
This recipe transforms tender and delicious carne asada into a fun appetizer. It is perfect for watching the game or parties. It always gets rave reviews from family and friends!
