These Copycat Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes  are easy to make at home with crispy seasoned potatoes, cheese sauce, and garnished with your favorite toppings. Made with just a few ingredients-these cheesy fiesta potatoes are healthier and less expensive than hitting the drive thru.

Makes 4 servings

If you’ve ever found yourself craving Taco Bell’s Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes, you’re not alone. Those crispy, seasoned potatoes smothered in warm cheese sauce are pure comfort food. The good news? You can make a lighter, homemade version that’s just as satisfying—without a deep fryer.

This lightened up Copycat Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes recipe is easy to make at home using crispy seasoned potatoes, a simple cheese sauce, and your favorite toppings. It’s perfect as a snack, side dish, or even a fun meatless main.

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What makes this Copycat Taco Bell recipe so good?

• They are healthier than fast food – air-fried or baked instead of fried
• These are easy to make -made with simple pantry ingredients
• Crispy, cheesy, and flavorful -just like the original
• Customizable -feel free to add your favorite toppings

Whether you’re recreating Taco Bell at home or just looking for an easy cheesy potato recipe, this one checks all the boxes.

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What to Serve With Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes?

These cheesy potatoes pair perfectly with:

• Tacos or burrito bowls
• Grilled chicken or steak
• A simple green salad
• As a game-day snack or party appetizer

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What ingredients do I need to make these Copycat Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes?

• Russet potatoes– you could also use diced frozen potatoes, thawed out
• Oil- you can use olive oil or avocado oil or canola oil 
• All purpose flour –gluten-free, if needed
• Cornstarch– gives the potatoes that nice crispy texture
• Taco seasoning- for seasoning  
• Seasoned salt– for flavor
• Tostitos cheese dip- warmed up 

Why do I add both cornstarch and flour?

Mixing the two gives the potatoes that extra crunchy texture. The flour adds a breaded texture while the cornstarch gives them that ultra crispness along with the breaded thicker crust!

Optional Toppings:

• Fat free or light sour cream or nonfat Greek yogurt 
• Finely sliced fresh chives
• Sliced green onion
• Sliced jalapenos
• Diced tomatoes
• Crumbles bacon pieces 

How do I make these Copycat Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes?

These can be cooked in the air fryer or oven.

In a medium mixing bowl combine diced potatoes and olive oil.  Toss until evenly to coat. 

Add all-purpose flour, cornstarch, taco seasoning, and seasoned salt. Toss to coat until seasoning is well blended with the potatoes. 

Spray the inside of the air fryer basket with cooking spray or use an air fryer basket liner. 

Place the potatoes into the basket in a single layer. Air fry at 375° degrees for 10 minutes. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to work in batches. 

After 10 minutes shake the basket and continue cooking for another 10 minutes or until tender and crispy. Remove from air fryer. Serve warm. 

Top with 2 tbsp of warmed cheese sauce per serving, garnish with your favorite toppings, and enjoy! 

Ingredients 

• 1 lb. russet potatoes, washed, dried, and diced into ½-inch cubes or 1 lb. bag of diced frozen potatoes, thawed  
• 1 Tbsp oil- you can use olive oil or avocado oil or canola oil 
• 1 Tbsp all purpose flour (gluten-free, if needed) 
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch 
• 1 Tbsp taco seasoning 
• 1 Tsp seasoned salt
• 8 Tbsp Tostitos cheese dip, warmed up 

Optional Toppings:

• Fat free or light sour cream or nonfat Greek yogurt 
• Finely sliced fresh chives
• Sliced green onion
• Sliced jalapeños
• Diced tomatoes
• Crumbles bacon pieces 

Air Fryer Directions:

• In a medium mixing bowl combine diced potatoes and olive oil.  Toss until evenly to coat. 
• Add all-purpose flour, cornstarch, taco seasoning, and seasoned salt. Toss to coat until seasoning is well blended with the potatoes. 
• Spray the inside of the air fryer basket with cooking spray or use an air fryer basket liner. 
• Place the potatoes into the basket in a single layer. Air fry at 375° degrees for 10 minutes. NOTE: Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to work in batches. 
• After 10 minutes shake the basket and continue cooking for another 10 minutes or until tender and crispy. Remove from air fryer. Serve warm. 
• Top with 2 tbsp of warmed cheese sauce per serving, garnish with your favorite toppings, and enjoy! 

Oven Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425° degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Oil and season diced potatoes as noted in the directions above.
3. Spread the potatoes on the lined baking sheet in a single layer.
4. Bake for 20 minutes and then remove from oven. Using a spatula, gently flip the potatoes, then finish baking them for an additional 15-20 minutes or until tender and crispy. 
5. Top with 2 tbsp of warmed cheese sauce per serving, garnish with your favorite toppings, and enjoy! 

Make 4 ( 1/2 cup) servings 

3 WW Points® per serving

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