Okay mamas, I did it! I made a recipe that combines fast & easy and takes it to a whole notha level of fun and delicious! These Loaded BBQ Nacho Fries are any BQQ lovers dream! I made them the other week for my kiddos and their friends, and they were a huge hit!!
when you want something fun, filling, and a little bit out-of-the-box, that’s where Loaded Chicken BBQ Nacho Friescome in to save the day.
I’m talking crispy golden fries as your base, melty cheese that stretches with every bite, tangy BBQ chicken that’s already a family favorite, and then the toppings—oh mama, the toppings! Think green onions, sour cream, jalapeños, maybe even a little ranch drizzle if you’re feeling fancy. This isn’t just dinner; this is comfort food meets snack night, and trust me, your entire gang will be circling the kitchen island like it’s a food truck line. Might as well go ahead and double up the recipe, thats how yummy this one is!
And the best part? You don’t need hours to pull it together. A bag of frozen fries, some leftover chicken, and a bottle of your favorite BBQ sauce is basically all it takes. Toss on whatever toppings your crew loves, and suddenly you’ve got a meal that feels like Friday night fun—even if it’s just a Tuesday after a crazy day.
So grab your air fryer, debone that rotisserie chicken, and let’s get to loading these nacho fries. Because mama, this is one of those “everyone’s happy and no one’s complaining” kind of meals. And don’t we all need more of those in our lives?
Ingredients for Loaded BBQ Nacho Fries
How to make Loaded BBQ Nacho Fries: ingredients you need!
1 bag frozen french fries (any cut)
1 rotisserie chicken, deboned and shredded (skin removed)
½ bag Colby Jack shredded cheese
¼ cup diced red onion
1–2 fresh jalapeños, sliced
Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce, for drizzling
Loaded BBQ Nacho Fries Video Tutorial
For those of you who would love a visual step-by-step tutorial here is one for you!
How to Make Loaded BBQ Nacho Fries
How to make Loaded BBQ Nacho Fries: a step by step guide
Cook the fries in the air fryer according to the bag instructions until golden and crispy.
While fries are cooking, shred the rotisserie chicken, removing all bones and skin.
Once fries are done, spread them in a 9×13 baking dish.
Sprinkle the shredded chicken evenly over the fries.
Top with half a bag of Colby Jack cheese (or more if you’re feeling cheesy!).
Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and starting to brown.
Remove from oven and top with diced red onion, sliced jalapeños, and a generous drizzle of BBQ sauce.
Serve hot and enjoy immediately!
Loaded BBQ Nacho Fries: SIDE IDEA
This would be so yummy with baked beans or even my favorite Homemade Cornbread!
Crazy Busy Mama Tip
Double up! trust me! this will go quick! You could even do a build your own BBQ nacho bar and let everyone pick their own toppings!
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Loaded BBQ Nacho Chicken Fries
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 bag frozen french fries any cut
- 1 rotisserie chicken deboned and shredded (skin removed)
- ½ bag Colby Jack shredded cheese
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- 1 fresh jalapeños sliced
- 1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Cook the fries in the air fryer according to the bag instructions until golden and crispy.
- While fries are cooking, shred the rotisserie chicken, removing all bones and skin.
- Once fries are done, spread them in a 9×13 baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded chicken evenly over the fries.
- Top with half a bag of Colby Jack cheese (or more if you’re feeling cheesy!).
- Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and starting to brown.
- Remove from oven and top with diced red onion, sliced jalapeños, and a generous drizzle of BBQ sauce.
- Serve hot and enjoy immediately!
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