You all know I’ve been on a bit of a carnitas kick the last few months. I posted both (stove top) Carnitas and Slow Cooker Carnitas, along with Carnitas Tacos, Carnitas Enchiladas, and Carnitas Burrito Bowls to use up all that crispy, gorgeous meat.
I have one final (for now) carnitas recipe for you today, and it’s possibly my favorite because it’s so good/ridiculous/extra: Carnitas Nacho Fries. Yes, that is a bunch of random good food words all smashed together, and yes, you absolutely need Carnitas Nachos Fries in your life. They are beautiful and wonderful and all things excellent in the world. See Also: Quick and Easy Nacho Cheese You should make them, and you should share them with friends because this is not eat-alone food. This is make a big batch, set it out on the counter and let everyone grab cheesy, meat-covered fries while you chat food. If people are gathering at your place (and they are people you like), you should do something nice for them and feed them nacho fries.
How to Make Carnitas Nacho Fries
Nacho fries are super easy and low-stress to make. You just need a warm batch of cooked carnitas, homemade (highly recommended) or store-bought, a bag of frozen french fries, and nacho toppings. I went super basic with my toppings: cheese, pico de gallo, guac, and sour cream, but add whatever sounds good to you: beans, olives, corn, cheese sauce, etc.
Carnitas Nacho Recipe Notes
Nacho fries are best eaten immediately after cooking. If you’re making homemade carnitas for this dish, you can cook them the day before if it’s more convenient (carnitas actually taste better on the second day). Just reheat before adding to the nachos. Looking for more easy recipes for entertaining? Try Oven-roasted Tri-tip, Country-style Pork Ribs, Carne Asada Fries, and Snickerdoodles.
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