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loaded mexican fries

Food truck inspired loaded mexican fries topped with fresh mashed guacamole, pico de gallo, and crema.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Sides
Servings: 2 -4
Author: the communal feast

Ingredients

  • 2-4 medium to large russet potatoes cut into wedges washed and dried
  • 2 TBS canola oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tsp chipotle powder
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 lime
  • cilantro for garnish
  • queso fresco crumbled
  • optional: pickled jalapeƱos
  • For the pico
  • 1/2 cup grape tomatoes diced
  • 2 TBS red onions finely diced
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 TBS cilantro chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • crema
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 2 TBS cream

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment and place the wedges in a single layer. (Make sure that the fries aren't touching each other) Drizzle with oil and season to coat. Bake for 25-30 minutes flipping for an additional 5 minutes. Cook until golden and crispy on the outside.
  • In the meantime prepare the crema: Combine all the ingredient in a bowl or mason jar. Mix until smooth and just combined. Set aside.
  • To make the pico: combine all the ingredients together in a bowl tossing until just combined.
  • To make the fresh guac: Add avocado to a bowl with 1/2 juice from 1 lime. Mash with a fork until desired consistency is reached.
  • To assemble: Layer the fries on a platter or dish, scoop a generous amount of pico and guac in the centre then top with crumbled queso fresco and finish with a drizzle of crema. Serve with lime wedge and extra cilantro, and pickled jalapeƱos.

Notes

For the BBQ: Heat to 350 degrees F. Cook fries on a baking tray for 15-20 minutes.