Homemade Fiesta Potatoes

Crispy seasoned potato bites topped with nacho cheese sauce and sour cream — just like Taco Bell but homemade.

By Manny Michael

35 minutes

Side

Mexican

Ingredients

• Potatoes, rinsed and cut into small pieces
• Olive oil
• Smoked paprika
• Garlic powder
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Cumin
• Cheese melt or Velveeta-style cheese
• Milk or heavy cream
• Sour cream

Instructions

1. Rinse the potatoes and cut them into small pieces.
2. Add the potatoes to a bowl.
3. Drizzle with olive oil.
4. Season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cumin.
5. Mix until the potatoes are evenly coated.
6. Add the potatoes to an air fryer basket.
7. Air fry at 400°F for 20–25 minutes, depending on how crispy you want them.
8. While the potatoes cook, add cheese melt and a splash of milk or heavy cream to a small pot.
9. Whisk over heat until melted and smooth, about 4–5 minutes.
10. Add a little more milk or cream if the cheese sauce is too thick.
11. Add the crispy potatoes to a plate.
12. Top with cheese sauce and sour cream.
13. Serve as a side or add taco meat to make it a meal.