Chili Cheese Fries - Series Chili Beyond the Bowl

I bet you thought I would wait another week, gosh, but I get so excited. Made a quick batch of chili for the week and I decided that I would run a series of chili and the many ways that you can eat that chili. Where it will show how you can make it stretch and serve as a few different meals.

Chili - Beyond the Bowl 

Chili Cheese Fries

Stuff to gather:

Potato (I do one potato per person, you can do any kind that you like, idaho, russet, sweet)

Seasoning for your potato / and a little oil.

Chili (your homemade or even can is good)

Shredded Cheddar (I did not put an amount because you have to feel that in your heart)

*optional toppings: diced onion, jalapenos, sour cream - anything you would put on your chili that you like.

The putting together:

1. Cut your potato in fry style, toss in a baggie with a little oil and your seasonings, put into a sprayed air fryer and 390 for 15-20 minutes (flip half way) depending on how crisp or dark you like. 

**remember the crisper, the more it stands up to the liquid of the chili.

2. When the fries are finished, I take them out. and I put a piece of foil into my air fryer, (kinda turning up the edges so it will hold the chili on the fries. )

3. Place your fries back onto the foil in the air fryer. Scoop your chili on top. I scoop more of the beans and meat stuff and then a little of the soupy part, sprinkle your cheese. Air fry again, until the cheese is all melty and everything is hot. 

*this can also be done on a sheet pan in the oven. Actually when I am feeding a lot of people, I will at least do the fry's part, and then do the chili cheese fries per person in air fryer. 

4. When everyone is melted and hot, pull out and then you can put what toppings you like. 

I found this to be a very filing and great way to take that Chili - Beyond the Bowl.

I will share with you my chili recipe soon. I think making your own chili makes it so more on the cleaner, healthier side. I do have to use beans in the can to make it quicker. When I get more organized and more space, or even learn to can I will be doing them from dried. I did the math and money wise it was a better deal from dried. Chili and even just beans freeze so well. They have those soup freezing cubes you could make single servings and do it on the fly. Quick and easy. You could even do it on freezer fries. First though try the air fryer from real potatoes, you will never go back. 

I hope you enjoyed my little detour into the Series - Chili Beyond the Bowl.

I still have plenty of chili and plenty to share. So sit back and enjoy my kitchen. I am trying to commit to sharing at least once a week, keeps me grounded and actually keeps us as a family committed to eating better and eating at home. 

My wish for you is to always find a way to live your best life.

 If you try this always feel free to drop a comment, I would love to have your feedback.

Also if you have a craving, send it in a comment and I will see what I can figure out for us to try.

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