Carne Asada Fries are a hearty restaurant-style comfort food. Perfect for game days, parties, or anytime you’re craving something satisfying.
These loaded Mexican French fries make a tasty side, Appetizer, or main dish. Serve alongside other favorite Mexican foods like Beef Enchiladas and Tacos Al Pastor.
Sabrina’s Carne Asada Fries Recipe
Carne Asada Fries are relatively new, but they’ve become a favorite taco shop appetizer. The surprising combination of crispy French fries and ultra tender steak makes it absolutely incredible. If you love the flavor of traditional Carne Asada, then you’ll love this satisfying dish. It’s the perfect shareable snack for a party, game or movie night. Make some homemade Guacamole and Restaurant Style Salsa, and check out the variations to make these fries your own.
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Ingredients
Carne Asada:
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 lime , juiced and zested
- 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak
To Finish:
- 6 cups frozen french fries , cooked
- 2 cups cheddar cheese , shredded
- 1/4 cup guacamole
- 1/4 cup pico de gallo , drained
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons cilantro , finely minced
Instructions
Carne Asada:
- In a large bowl add the vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, cumin, chili powder, oregano, lime juice and lime zest; stir to combine.
- Add in the steak, turn to coat.
- In a large skillet, over high heat, add skirt steak and cook for 3 minutes on each side.
- Remove the steak, tent with foil and let rest.
To Finish:
- Cook the fries as directed.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese, bake in still hot oven for another 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Chop the steak into 1/2″ cubes.
- Top French fries and cheese with chopped steak and guacamole.
- Spoon on the guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream in little mounds near the middle of the fries.
- Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.
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Note from Sabrina
If you’re hosting a particularly large party, you can always double up the recipe. To make the dish last longer, wait to add the guacamole, pico, and sour cream toppings until right before serving, or serve on the side. That way, the fries won’t get soggy.
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Can this be made ahead of time?
This tastes best right after cooking, so I wouldn’t recommend making this recipe ahead of time. You can prepare the steak a few days in advance. After cooking the skirt steak, slice and store it in an airtight container in the fridge. It will keep well for up to 2 days, then reheat it to serve with fresh fries and toppings.
How to Store
- Serve: This recipe tastes best served fresh while the French fries and meat are still warm and the cheese is still melty. Add the guacamole and other toppings right before serving. You shouldn’t leave this recipe out at room temperature for more than two hours.
- Store: French fries don’t store very well. If you have leftovers, you can remove the toppings, and store the fries in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat them in the oven to crisp up again. The meat can stay good in a separate container for 2 days. Add fresh guacamole, sour cream, and other toppings before serving the reheated dish.
- Freeze: I don’t recommend freezing this whole dish. However, you can freeze the Carne Asada for up to 6 months. Reheat the steak and serve it with fresh fries and toppings.
Variations
- Cheese varieties: Try adding grated cheese varieties like pepper Jack, sharp American, Monterey Jack, provolone, gouda, or a Mexican cheese blend. After covering the fries with cheese and baking the first layer, you could also add a crumbly cheese topping like Cotija cheese. Or, swap out the shredded cheese for a Homemade Cheese Sauce.
- Sweet Potato Carne Fries: Instead of making this recipe with regular potatoes, you can use sweet potato fries. This is a great option if you like the combination of sweet and savory flavors.
- Tater Tots: Another alternative is adding the same toppings to crispy tater tots.
- Seasonings: Incorporate extra flavor by adding new herbs and spices to the steak seasoning blend. Season with paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, or coriander. You could also cook the steak with minced garlic cloves.
- More topping options: There are plenty of other toppings that you could add. Try caramelized onions, diced chipotle pepper, jalapeño, Mexican crema, olives, or hot sauce.
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