These carne asada fries are a classic West Coast favorite, combining crispy seasoned potatoes, tender marinated steak, and gooey melted cheese into one irresistible dish. Often found at taco shops and late‑night spots, asada fries are hearty, bold, and packed with flavor.
This homemade carne asada fries recipe uses La Criolla spices and seasonings to bring out authentic, balanced flavor—from the roasted fries to the citrus‑marinated flank steak. Whether you’re learning how to make carne asada fries for game day, a casual dinner, or weekend comfort food, this version delivers restaurant‑quality results right from your oven.
Recipe by: Chef Tony Rican (Average Guy Gourmet)
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Servings: 3
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Rinse potatoes and cut into wedges. In a large bowl, toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, and La Criolla Ground Black Pepper, to taste, La Criolla Granulated Garlic, and La Criolla Paprika until fully coated.
Spread potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 35 minutes, flipping once, until fries are crisp and golden.
In a medium bowl, combine La Criolla Garlic Salt, or salt of your choice, and La Criolla Ground Black Pepper, to taste, La Criolla Chili Powder, La Criolla Mexican Oregano, cilantro, orange juice, and lime juice.
Add flank steak to the marinade and let rest for 10 minutes.
Heat a skillet with a little olive oil over medium heat. Cook steak 3–4 minutes per side.
Let steak rest for 10 minutes, then dice.
Place fries in an oven‑safe skillet or pan, top with diced steak and shredded pepper jack cheese.
Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve hot and top with your favorite extras.