Cheeseburger Fries

Steps

1. Make burger sauce: blend 1/2 cup mayo, 1 tsp ketchup, 2 chipotles in adobo, juice of 1/2 lime, 2 tbsp sour cream, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and salt until smooth. Set aside.
2. Heat pan over medium-high heat; chop and cook 6 bacon strips about 7 minutes until done. Drain and set aside.
3. In the same bacon grease, cook 2 jalapeños cut into rounds for 1 minute. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
4. Discard remaining bacon grease from pan.
5. Add 1 lb ground beef; break down and season with 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and cumin. Cook 5 minutes.
6. Add 1/2 minced onion, 1 tsp mustard, and 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; cook 2-3 minutes. Taste and adjust salt. Set aside.
7. Make cheese sauce: melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat; whisk in 2 tbsp flour; cook 1 minute to form a roux.
8. Season roux with salt, black pepper, and chipotle in adobo; slowly whisk in 1 cup milk until thickened.
9. Stir in shredded sharp cheddar cheese a little at a time until melted.
10. Air fry frozen fries until crispy; transfer to oven-safe dish.
11. Top fries with cheese sauce, seasoned beef, more cheese, bacon, and jalapeño rounds.
12. Return to air fryer briefly to melt cheese. Drizzle with burger sauce and serve.