Description
Quick, crispy, and irresistibly cheesy, these Air Fryer Nachos are ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for movie nights, game days, or spontaneous snack cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 oz sturdy tortilla chips
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (Mexican blend, cheddar, or Monterey Jack)
- 1 cup cooked taco-seasoned ground beef or shredded chicken (or black beans for vegetarian)
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons sliced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- Sour cream, guacamole, or salsa for topping
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes.
- Place a layer of tortilla chips in the basket and sprinkle evenly with cheese and your choice of meat or beans.
- Add another light layer of chips and repeat with more cheese and toppings.
- Air fry for 4–6 minutes until the cheese is melted and chips are golden brown.
- Remove carefully and top with tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños.
- Finish with sour cream, guacamole, and cilantro before serving.
Notes
Use sturdy chips and avoid overloading the basket for even crispiness. For a vegetarian option, swap meat with black beans. Best served fresh and hot!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: air fryer nachos, cheesy nachos, crispy nachos, easy snack, 15 minute recipe