Loaded Bacon Ranch Fries
Directions
- 1Prepare the fries by soaking them in an ice bath for 30 minutes to remove excess starch (optional). Drain and pat dry.
- 2Cook the fries: In an air fryer, preheat to 400°F, lightly spray the fries with avocado oil spray, place in the air fryer basket, and cook for 15-20 minutes, shaking halfway through until crispy.
- 3Alternatively, cook the fries in an oven by preheating it to 425°F, lightly spraying the fries with avocado oil spray, spreading them in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and baking for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden and crispy.
- 4Cook the beef by heating a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, season with salt, taco seasoning, and garlic powder, and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- 5Add 1/4 cup water to the beef and let it simmer until the liquid reduces. Remove from heat.
- 6Crisp the bacon strips in a pan or microwave, then once cooled, crumble them into pieces.
- 7Assemble by arranging the crispy fries on a serving platter, sprinkle with low-fat shredded cheddar while hot, top with seasoned ground beef and crumbled bacon, and garnish with chopped green onions and a drizzle of low-cal yogurt ranch.
Ingredients
- 2 whole russet potato
- avocado oil spray
- 1 lb 93% lean ground beef
- salt
- 2 tsp taco seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 whole center-cut bacon strip
- low-fat shredded cheddar
- 1 bunch green onion, chopped
- low-cal yogurt ranch
