Air Fryer Nachos are such an easy snack! Perfect for game day, movie night at home, or a great way to treat your taste buds. This loaded air fryer nachos recipe is composed of melty cheese, crunchy tortilla chips, and your favorite toppings. It doesn't get any easier (or tastier!) than this!
Can we all just agree that the best nachos are ready and waiting on a plate? If you're not a fan of soggy nachos, you must check out how to make the perfect crispy nachos! The hotness of the air fryer temperatures makes delicious nachos every single time.
Using the air fryer is an easy way to make nacho chips repeatedly. All you have to do is pick your favorite fresh toppings and enjoy! You're about to embark on a lovely taste and flavor of cheesy goodness.
Ingredients:
- Tortilla chips
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Tomato, diced
- Black olives
- Jalapeno, sliced
Optional Topping Suggestions:
- Shredded meat, hamburger meat, or fajita steak strips
- Black or refried beans
- Green onions
- Sour cream
- Salsa
How to make Nachos in Air Fryer
- Line the air fryer basket with a sheet of aluminum foil. Leave about 2-3 inches on two sides for easy lifting of nachos when done air frying.
- Once the basket is lined, add chips, and spread them out in the basket.
- Evenly top tortilla chips with cheese, tomatoes, olives, and jalapenos. Air fry at 320 degrees for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Carefully lift the nachos from the basket using the extra inches of foil. Top with favorite nacho toppings such as avocado, sour cream, green onions, cilantro, or salsa.
I make this recipe in my Cosori 5.8 qt. air fryer or 6.8 quart air fryer. Depending on your air fryer, size and wattages, cooking time may need to be adjusted 1-2 minutes.
Variations
Add beans - Black beans and pinto beans are a great addition to add lots of protein and flavor.
Add toppings - Fresh cilantro and diced jalapeno peppers are a great option to change the flavor. You can also add more shredded cheese (Monterey jack is so good!) or add pico de Gallo.
How to serve
Loaded nachos are just like they sound! Once the air fryer nacho recipe is done cooking, you pile on your toppings, and serve and enjoy!
How to store
Leftover nachos are a thing! You can easily recreate your favorite snack by storing the leftovers in the fridge. Just wrap them in a piece of aluminum foil, or put them into an airtight container once they've cooled down.
When it's time to reheat this easy nachos recipe, you warm them up for a few minutes in the air fryer. Easy peasy.
FAQs
Absolutely! That is what is great about this easy recipe. You can also use ground turkey, leftover rotisserie chicken, or even ground beef. If you want to go meatless, make air fryer cheese nachos and dig in.
It's all about not piling on layers of chips. The corn tortilla chips need to be in a single layer so that each portion gets cooked up perfectly. This way, the melted cheese, and all the other good stuff get heated just like they should be. As long as you don't overcrowd the air fryer basket, you should be 100% fine!
If you want to make your own tortilla chips, you can do so with low-carb wraps and a little bit of olive oil. Toast them up, and then move forward with adding the rest of your toppings. Both are great options for creating delicious recipes.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Nachos
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 cups tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tomato small and diced
- ¼ cup black olives
- 1 jalapeno small and diced
Optional Toppings:
- 1 cup meat hamburger meat, or fajita steak strips
- black or refried beans
- green onions
- sour cream
- salsa
Instructions
- Line the air fryer basket with a sheet of aluminum foil. Leave about 2-3 inches on two sides for easy lifting of nachos when done air frying.
- Once the basket is lined, add chips, and spread out in the basket.
- Evenly top tortilla chips with cheese, tomatoes, olives, and the jalapenos. Air fry at 320 degrees for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Carefully lift the nachos from the basket using the extra inches of foil. Top with favorite nacho toppings such as avocado, sour cream, green onions, cilantro, or salsa.
Notes
Optional Toppings
Add beans - Black beans and pinto beans are a great addition to add lots of protein and flavor. Add toppings - Fresh cilantro and diced jalapeno peppers are a great option to change the flavor. You can also add more shredded cheese (Monterey jack is so good!) or add pico de Gallo.Nutrition
*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.
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