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Crinkle Chips with Easy Queso

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Prep: 10 min | Cook: 15 - 20 min | Serves: 4 - 6

Ingredients

  • 1 bag Cavendish Farms Quick Crisp Crinkle Chips
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 jalapeño, seeds removed and finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 can (354 ml) evaporated milk, divided
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 small plum tomato, diced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Cilantro (for garnish)

Directions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
  2. Spread Crinkle Chips in the air fryer basket and cook according to packaging instructions.
  3. In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 2 – 3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and jalapeño, and cook for another minute.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with 4 tbsp of the evaporated milk to make a slurry.
  5. Add paprika and remaining evaporated milk to the saucepan. Stir until combined, then pour in the slurry. Cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
  6. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese until melted and consistency is smooth.
  7. Transfer queso to a serving bowl. Top with diced tomato, cilantro and serve with cooked Crinkle Chips.