Air fryer nachos are the ultimate snack!
The air fryer makes the best crunchy, cheesy, super easy nachos in minutes! Make them and watch them disappear!
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Quick & Easy Appetizer or Main!
- Everyone loves homemade nachos that are loaded with all the fixin’s! This recipe is so easy, even the kids can help out!
- No preheating means nachos are ready in minutes!
- Air fry nachos for a great way to use up leftovers like meat, rice, beans, or veggies!
- Air fryer nachos can easily be the main course by adding ground beef, shredded chicken, carnitas, or chorizo! Or keep them vegetarian and use black beans, rice, or quinoa.
Ingredients & Variations
Tortilla Chips – Any brand of tortilla chips will do as long as they will stack together and aren’t broken.
Cheese – Shredded cheddar cheese melts beautifully. A Mexican blend or Monterey Jack can be used, or a combination of all three!
Toppings – Make a DIY Nacho Bar and set out toppings like diced tomatoes, sliced olives or jalapenos, shredded lettuce, salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
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How to Make Nachos in the Air Fryer
- Place tortilla chips in a single layer in the air fryer.
- Layer with cheese, then chips, then cheese again.
- Add toppings and cook as per recipe below. Serve hot.
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Tips for Crispy Nachos
- Make sure there are no gaps between the layers of chips so the cheese doesn’t melt through and burn on the bottom of the basket or tray.
- Check nachos halfway through cooking to be sure they aren’t overcooking as times can vary by model.
- Keep leftover nachos in a covered container in the refrigerator at reheat them in the air fryer (this time preheat it) with some fresh chips and cheese!
More Air Fryer Appetizers
Air Fryer Nachos
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheese or more as desired
- toppings as desired jalapenos, tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream, salsa
Instructions
- Place the tortilla chips in a single layer in the air fryer basket making sure there are no gaps in the chips.
- Sprinkle half of the cheese on top and add another layer of chips on top.
- Top with remaining cheese and toppings as desired.
- Place in the air fryer at 320°F and bake for 4-6 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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