Description
An irresistible Crispy Air Fryer Nachos recipe that is quick, crunchy, and customizable, perfect for game days and cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- Sturdy tortilla chips
- 1 lb ground beef (or beans for meatless option)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 diced tomato
- 1 diced bell pepper
- 2 sliced scallions
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt for serving
- Chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper for about 8–10 minutes.
- Preheat your air fryer to 320°F (160°C).
- Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper and layer half of the tortilla chips at the bottom.
- Top with half the shredded cheddar cheese, half the diced tomato, half the diced bell pepper, and half the cooked ground beef.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining chips, cheese, tomato, pepper, and beef.
- Cook in the air fryer for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove carefully and top with sliced scallions and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately with sour cream or your favorite toppings.
Notes
Ensure the air fryer is preheated to avoid soggy chips. Customize toppings to suit dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg