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Nachos in a black container with sour cream and guacamole.
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Easy Air Fryer Nachos

These air fryer nachos are as easy as can be! Made completely in the air fryer with traditional nachos ingredients in 6 minutes flat.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time16 minutes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer nachos
Servings: 4
Author: Emily Richter

Ingredients

  • 4 cups tortilla chips any kind
  • 1 cup taco meat
  • 4 oz. shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup salsa
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro minced

Instructions

  • Line the basket of the air fryer with parchment paper. Make sure to cut it to size if the paper goes past the top of the basket.
  • Place the chips on the bottom of the basket. Then sprinkle the taco meat and cheese on top of the chips.
    An air fryer filled with meat and cheese.
  • Air fry at 350℉ for 4-6 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted and the meat is warm.
    An air fryer filled with cheesy nachos.
  • Remove the nachos using the parchment paper and place on top of a baking sheet or large plate.
    An air fryer filled with nachos and sour cream.
  • Top with shredded lettuce, sour cream, salsa, and cilantro.
    Mexican nachos on a tray with sour cream and guacamole.
  • Serve immediately.

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Notes

  • Use any of your favorite taco toppings in this recipe.
  • 1 15oz. can of black or pinto beans can be used in place of the taco meat. Shredded chicken can also be used.
  • If you don’t have leftover taco meat: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 lb. of 85% ground beef. Cook for 5 minutes or until the meat is mostly cooked. Add in ¼ cup of taco seasoning and cook for an additional minute. Remove from heat and use 1 cup to make the nachos. Store leftover taco meat in an airtight container.
  • We used pepper jack cheese in this recipe. Cheddar, Monterey jack, or mozzarella would all be great substitutes.
  • Spice this recipe up by adding sliced jalapeños to the top of the cheese before you air fry.

Nutrition

Calories: 827kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 46g | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g