This recipe takes a classic French bistro dish and adds a flavorful Tex-Mex twist. For these fajita steak fries, seasoned New York strip steaks are grilled to perfection, sliced, and served over freshly cooked french fries. It’s simple, yet incredibly delicious!
This dish may seem like it requires a lot of effort, but it’s actually a simple meat and potatoes recipe with a modern makeover. The steaks are seasoned with our fantastic Tex-Mex seasoning blend and topped with ingredients like cilantro, red onion, and spicy jalapenos right before serving. Pair these fajita steak fries with a cold beer or smoky margarita for a delicious treat.
When to Serve Fajita Steak Fries
Serve these Tex-Mex steak fries for casual gatherings, tailgating, Super Bowl, or for a quick weeknight meal. All you’ll need is a grill (or a Blackstone griddle, or cast-iron skillet) along with your oven or air fryer to make it. In just 30 minutes, you’ll have a fantastic hot meal, ready to eat. Pair it with creamy queso for added burst of Tex-Mex flavor, or drizzle them with your favorite sauces.
Ingredients
- New York strip steaks (or small ribeye, skirt steaks, or sirloin steaks)
- Fajita seasoning (or store-bought)
- Jalapenos, or serrano peppers for a spicier option
- Red onion (substitute with diced shallots)
- Cilantro, chopped
- Olive oil (sub with peanut oil)
- 1 bag of frozen french fries (20-32 ounces depending on amount serving preference.)
- Salt (optional)
- Fresh limes (garnish)
How to make steak frites
- Preheat your grill or griddle to 375 degrees F. Oil the grates or griddle surface with 1 tablespoon oil right before cooking.
- Cook the fries: Cook your french fries in the oven according to package directions.
- Make the rub: Combine the fajita seasoning mix according to recipe instructions.
- Season steaks: Brush both New York strip steaks with the remaining oil and season evenly with the fajita spice mixture. Add a little more salt if desired.
- Grill them: Cook the steaks 3-4 minutes per side or until they reach your desired doneness. Use a reliable meat thermometer to pull them at the right moment.
- Rest them: Once cooked, rest the steaks for 5 minutes before slicing them.
Assembling Fajita Steak Fries
- Arrange the french fries onto a serving platter.
- Slice the steak into strips and place them over top. Squirt with a little lime juice, then garnish with onions, cilantro, and jalapeno slices. Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Rewarm in the oven at 325 degrees until heated through. Keep in mind that the toppings may wilt during reheating.
- Make extra for later and store the garnish, steak, and french fries in separate containers.
Recipe quick tips
- Let your raw steaks sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Pull your steaks once they reach medium-rare or medium doneness for best results.
- If you have an air fryer, start the fries 5 minutes before the steaks go on, and both will be cooked at the same rate.
- This recipe makes enough for 4 people. Keep in mind that this is meant to be a meal. If you are extra sides, you can extend the servings to 6 people.
- Substitute NY strips with any cut of steak like: rib eye, flat iron, flank steak, or sirloin steak.
- Use sweet potato fries or waffle fries to mix it up a little!
- Pair this dish with your favorite beer, frozen cocktail, or red wine.
- For vegetarian diets, substitute beef with 2-3 large portabella mushrooms instead of steaks.
- Don’t own a grill? No problem! Cook your steaks in a cast iron skillet or non-stick pan on the stovetop.
- In the mood for something simple? Try seasoning the steaks with kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder instead of fajita seasoning.
More steak recipes to try!
- 2 New York strip steaks (sub with sirloin or tri-tip steaks)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fajita seasoning or store-bought
- 2 small jalapenos thinly sliced (use serrano peppers for a spicier option)
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 limes, quartered
- 1 20-32 ounce bag of prepackaged frozen french fries depending on serving preference
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt optional
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Preheat your grill or griddle to 375 degrees F. Oil the grates or griddle surface with 1 tablespoon oil right before cooking.
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Combine the fajita seasoning mix according to recipe instructions.
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Brush both New York strip steaks with the remaining oil and season evenly with the fajita spice mixture. Add a little more salt if desired.
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Cook the steaks 3-4 minutes per side or until they reach your desired doneness. Once cooked, rest the steaks for 5 minutes before slicing them.
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Cook your french fries in the oven according to package directions.
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Arrange the french fries on a serving platter.
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Slice the steak into strips and place them on top. Squirt with a little lime juice, then garnish with onions, cilantro, and jalapeno slices. Serve and enjoy!
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Rewarm in the oven at 325 degrees until heated through. Keep in mind that the toppings may wilt during reheating.
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Make extra for later and store the garnish, steak, and french fries in separate containers.
If you have an air fryer, start the fries 15 minutes before the steaks go on, and both will be cooked at the same rate.
This recipe makes enough for 4 people. Keep in mind that this is meant to be a meal. If you are serving other food items, you can extend the servings to 6-7 people.
Substitute NY strips with ribeye, flat iron, or sirloin steak.
Use sweet potato fries or waffle fries to mix it up a little!
Pair this dish with your favorite beer, frozen cocktail, or red wine.
For vegetarian diets, use 2-3 large portabella mushrooms instead of steaks.
Calories: 535kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 303mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 2mg
