Taco Bell is rolling out all kinds of new ways for you to love their nacho fries this summer, and you’ll want to find a way to get your hands on all of them! The nacho-seasoned french fries are the company’s most successful menu launch ever, so it’s no surprise that they’re spicing things up even more.
Where to Find the Three New Fry Flavors
You won’t find the Nacho Fries at just any Taco Bell. Only people in three lucky test markets can get their hands on new flavor combos this summer:
- Chicago: Sink your teeth into the Vampire Steaked Fries, which feature the new Vampire sauce, made with garlic and jalapenos. It’s served on top of a bed of fries topped with marinated steak, nacho cheese sauce, shredded cheddar cheese and pico de gallo, all for $3.49. Sounds like love at first bite to us!
- Memphis: Tennesseans can enjoy a tangy twist with the Buffalo Chicken Nacho Fries. The boldly seasoned fries are topped with shredded chicken, tangy Buffalo sauce (Buffalo chicken can be made so many ways), nacho cheese sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and pico de gallo available in a box or burrito for only $2.99.
- Toledo: The Crunchy Taco (try this copycat at home) and Nacho Fries are meeting up in Toledo, Ohio, and you’re invited! This craveable item features a bed of fries topped with nacho cheese sauce, seasoned beef, lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, crunchy red strips and sour cream, as-is or in a burrito for $2.99.
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Plus: Steak Reaper Ranch Fries Are Now Everywhere!
Heat-seekers nationwide can now get their hands on the Steak Reaper Ranch Fries, tested in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 2018. The infamous Carolina Reaper pepper is blended with cool and zesty ranch for a sauce that’s one-of-a-kind, and drizzled over a bed of seasoned fries, marinated steak, nacho cheese sauce, sour cream and tomatoes. Fired-up fans can now enjoy the topped fries for $3.49, or burrito-style in a warm flour tortilla for $2.99. (Find out just how hot Carolina Reaper peppers actually are.)
How Long Are They Available?
All three test Nacho Fries are available until mid-August at participating Taco Bell locations. If you’re not located in a target market, don’t sweat it just yet. These menu items may hit locations nationwide depending on performance, like the new Steak Reaper Ranch Fries. If we were located in one of the test markets, we’d try them out ASAP!
Recipes for People Who Really, Really Love French Fries
Yes, you do want fries with that—especially these crispy, golden fries, full of garlic flavor and just a little bit of heat. —Steve Westphal, Wind Lake, Wisconsin
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This dish combines the hearty, spicy flavors of my beloved slow-cooker short ribs with my all-time favorite comfort food: fries and gravy. With a little prep in the morning, it's just about ready when I come home from work (plus, the kitchen smells amazing!). If you are sensitive to spice, reduce the amount of Sriracha chili sauce. —Erin DeWitt, Long Beach, California
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I roast these sweet potato fries when I want a fun and different side. The crispy Parmesan coating is the best. We like mustard, but they're also great dipped in garlic aioli, barbecue sauce or even ketchup. —Amy Green, Carrollton, Texas
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I can never get enough of this baked sweet potato fries recipe! Even though my grocery store sells them in the frozen foods section, I still love to pull them out of my garden and chop them up fresh! —Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas
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I jazz up my fries with paprika and garlic powder. Something about the combination of spices packs a heck of a punch. We've discovered the leftovers are even good nibbled cold! —Heather Byers, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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With fewer than five ingredients and in less than 30 minutes, you can whip up tasty homemade fries for an anytime side. —Pat Fredericks, Oak Creek, Wisconsin
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Make any dinner fun with my Loaded Waffle Fries, topped with a savory blend of cheese, scallions and bacon. I copied this family-favorite recipe from a local restaurant, and it's great with hot dogs, burgers or by itself. —Jeffrey Viccone, Decatur, Illinois
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I recommend serving these wedges alongside a salad for a light lunch or serving them as a side dish with a chicken or beef entree. —Beth Ask, Ulster, Pennsylvania
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My family is all about chili fries, but restaurant versions pile on the calories. For a healthier approach, bake them and serve with green onions and avocado. —Beverly Nowling, Bristol, Florida
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I'm a small-business owner, so most of my recipes are a result of not having time to run to the store, and doing with what's on hand. Here's a perfect example. Dip these wedges in anything. —Dana Alexander, Lebanon, Missouri
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A local restaurant got me hooked on sweet potato fries. I started making them at home with different seasonings to match the taste. I'm thrilled with the results! —Jackie Gregston, Hallsville, Texas
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Better than french fries, these tasty potatoes have just the right touch of garlic and Parmesan cheese. This is the only way my daughter will eat sweet potatoes, and she loves 'em!. —Marie Nicolau Schumacher, Larchmont, New York
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Sweet potatoes roasted with curry and smoked paprika delight everybody at our table. The mango chutney makes a tangy dip. —Simi Jois, Streamwood, Illinois
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This is a very popular dish at restaurants in central Pennsylvania. Prepared sweet-and-sour dressing is good on this salad, too. —Nancy Collins, Clearfield, Pennsylvania
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This is one of those dishes that sounds so wrong but tastes so right! Trust me—barbecue chicken leftovers are fantastic with the fries. We like it with lettuce, tomato and pickle, but you can add almost any toppings you like. —Janet Telleen, Russell, Iowa
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I taught my nieces to make these easy, cheesy oven-baked potatoes. When the whole family comes over, we triple the recipe—and have no leftovers. —Ann Brown, Niles, MI
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