Waffle Fry Nachos are a simple appetizer that swaps traditional tortilla chips for crispy baked waffle fries, topped with cheese, beans, salsa, and fresh garnishes. The recipe adapts easily to dairy-free diets using plant-based cheese and sour cream.
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Preheat oven according to waffle fry package instructions.
Spread waffle fries in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake until crispy.
Remove fries from oven and top with shredded cheese, black beans, and jalapeño slices.
Return to oven and bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
Remove from oven and top with salsa, sour cream, guacamole, and fresh cilantro.
Serve immediately.
Store leftover waffle fries in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheat in a 350°F oven for 3–5 minutes to restore crispness. Do not assemble nachos ahead; toppings will make fries soggy.
Bake the waffle fries in advance, but assemble and top with cheese just before serving to keep fries crispy. Add cold toppings like salsa, guacamole, and cilantro right before eating.
Blend Ripple Foods plant-based milk with dairy-free cheese or nutritional yeast to create a smooth queso sauce, then drizzle over the baked fries and toppings.
Use crinkle-cut fries, curly fries, or tortilla chips as your base. Adjust baking time if using thinner cuts.
About 15–20 minutes total, depending on waffle fry package instructions and oven preheat time.
Yes. Use dairy-free cheese, dairy-free sour cream, and Ripple Foods plant-based milk for the queso sauce. All other ingredients are naturally plant-based.
