Customizable Waffle Fries

These waffle fries are an easy and delicious appetizer to throw together for a party. Air fried crispy waffle fries topped with all your favorite nacho toppings.

TIP:

To make these vegetarian, use plant-based crumbles in place of bacon.

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Item No. REC8818
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By Ninja Test Kitchen
  • Contains Dairy
Total Time
55m
Easy
10
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Ingredients

  • 2 bags (20 ounces each) frozen waffle fries
  • 1 can (15 ounces) chili of choice
  • 1 1/2 bags (12 ounces total) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 white onion, diced
  • 1 Roma tomato, diced
  • 1 cup sour cream, divided
  • 1 cup cooked bacon pieces
  • 1/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

Step 1
Install a crisper plate in both baskets. Empty 1 bag of waffle fries into each basket, then insert baskets in unit.

Step 2
Select Zone 1, select AIR FRY, set temperature to 400°F, and set time to 45 minutes. Select MATCH COOK to match Zone 2 settings with Zone 1. Press START/PAUSE to begin cooking.

Step 3
When time reaches 30 minutes, select START/PAUSE to pause cooking, remove baskets from the unit and shake. Reinsert baskets and select START/PAUSE to resume cooking.

Step 4
When time reaches 15 minutes, select START/PAUSE to pause cooking, remove Zone 1 basket from the unit, shake, and add chili. Reinsert basket and select START/PAUSE to resume cooking.

Step 5
When time reaches 5 minutes, select START/PAUSE to pause cooking, remove Zone 2 basket from the unit and shake, then remove Zone 1. Equally distribute the cheese between both baskets. Reinsert baskets and select START/PAUSE to resume cooking.

Step 6
When cooking is complete, transfer the fries from each zone to separate plates. Top fries from Zone 1 with diced onions and tomatoes. Then top fries from Zone 2 with bacon and green onions. Top both with sour cream and serve warm.