Easy Air Fryer Nachos Recipe (2024)

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Nacho chips loaded with tons of cheese and toppings of your choice is so easy to make in Air fryer now. This Air Fryer Nachos Recipe is a total game changer. Chips remain crisp while all that melting cheese makes you drool. Air fryer cooks the Nachos in under 5 minutes. Perfect for a family snack time or entertaining your friends. Do try these yummy LOADED NACHOS RECIPE!

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Easy Loaded Air Fryer Nachos Recipe

Since I am a vegetarian, I love these Loaded Vegetarian Nachos so much. And making these in AIR FRYER has been a complete game changer.

Why I love to make Loaded Nachos?

Air Fryer cooks these Loaded Nachos faster.
Super easy to make. Just Layer and Air fry. Done.
It keep the chips crisp while the cheese is melting all over it.
Loaded Nachos in Air Fryer makes a quick and delicious snack for the whole family.
You can pick and choose your toppings and serve it with various dips on the side.
It is a perfect party pleaser.
This Nachos Recipe is filling and can be served as a complete meal too.

What are the Ingredients to make Nachos in Air Fryer?

Now the picture above shows a lot of ingredients. And it is because I really wanted to load up my Nachos! Lol! But you can pick and choose whichever you want to unclude…either one or all. Although I would suggest not to skip any. Afterall it is LOADED NACHOS.

Nacho Chips – When you are making loaded nachos, make sure to use THICKER NACHO CHIPS. These will retain the texture and stay crisp while you are air frying. Also I prefer using smaller size nacho chips which are easier to layer and pick from the melted mess.
Cheese – I like to use TACO CHEESE MIX which is easily available in the grocery stores. Or you can use any shredded cheese that melts easily. Cheddar woeks well. Few folks use Velveeta too. I personally do not like it. But if you like it, then go ahead and use that.
Beans – Although I love using BLACK BEANS, you may use Pinto beans. Or totally skip it.
Taco Seasoning – I love to spice up my NACHOS. I often use ortega brand taco seasoning. You can use either store bought or homemade. Or skip it. But I would totally recommend it since it adds nice kick to this vegetarian appetizer.
Onions & Tomatoes – I use a combination of red onions and green onions. For tomatoes, I go for Cherry Tomatoes. You can use any kind of tomatoes but make sure it is firm in texture.
Jalapenos and Black Olives – Canned Jalapenos come so handy for my nachos. I chop these up and add to my nachos. You can also use fresh chopped jalapenos. Black olives add nice color contrast to the dish. You can use either both or one.
Bell Peppers – I love adding chopped colorful bell peppers to my nachos. It adds such pretty colors.
Cilantro leaves – Adds nice flavor and color contrast to the dish.
SAUCES & DIPS – I normally top my AIR FRIED NACHOS with sour cream, tobasco and Salsa. You can add guacamole or chopped avocado on top too.

Kitchen Gadgets

Air Fryer

Aluminum Foil

Chopping board & Knife

Measuring Cups & Spoons

How to make Nachos in Air Fryer?

Prep the Nacho toppings

Fresh Vegetables – First of all wash and chop all of the vegetables fine. Make sure to keep the size of all the vegetables same. If you are using Green onions, then chop the whites and greens separately. Set aside.

Canned Condiments – Further chop the pickled jalapenos and set aside. If you are using whole black olives, then slice those. Set aside. Now drain the canned black beans and wash under running water. Set aside.

Layer the Nachos in Air fryer

Although you can layer the nachos directly on the air fryer basket, but I will not recommend it. It will be hard to eat out of the air fryer basket.

To make it easy to cook and serve, I recommend using Aluminum Foil. Tear a large sheet of aluminum foil and fold into a double layer. Now place it into your air fryer basket in a way that its corners are riding on the sides of the air fryer basket. This will make it easy to take the nachos out from the basket. See the picture above.

Now layer half of the NACHO CHIPS on the aluminum foil. Sprinkle half of the TACO CHEESE MIX evenly on the chips layer. Now sprinkle half of chopped onions, tomatoes, white part of the green onions, bell peppers, 1/4 to 1/2 tsp taco seasoning, half of the BLACK BEANS on top of the chips.

Now place the second layer of the nacho chips and repeat the whole process with cheese, vegetables and beans.

Air Frying Nachos

Now AIF FRY NACHOS at 320*F for 4-5 minutes or till the cheese melts.

Take the nachos out. Further top the loaded nachos with chopped jalapenos, sliced black olives, & cilantro leaves. I like to add some more cheese on top. Then drizzle some sour cream, salsa and tobasco on top. Serve it immediately while it is still hot.

Oven Baked Nachos

Preheat the oven at 350*F. Layer the nachos as advised for air fryer version. Bake these in the oven for 20-25 minutes till the cheese melts. Sprinkle with the toppinngs of your choice.

How to reheat the leftovers?

Although there will not be any leftovers, but if you do have leftovers then just re-heat these in air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 300*F.

NACHO RECIPE TIPS

Air fryer nachos are super easy to make, but a few tips below will ensure crispy, crunchy, cheesy nachos every single time!

Make sure that you choose chips that are restaurant quality for best results, ones that are firm enough to hold up under layers. Thick chips work better than thin chips.
Although you can layer the chips directly on the basket but I recommend using ALUMINUM FOIL at the bottom. Makes it easy to take the chips out and serve.
You can layer up to 3 layers of chips with lots of cheese.

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