Indulge in the Air Fryer Ultimate Potato Chip Nachos—crispy, golden potato chips loaded with your favorite toppings like melted cheese, zesty jalapeños, and savory bacon! This quick and easy recipe is perfect for game days or a delicious snack at home, all made in the air fryer for a healthier twist on a classic dish.

Delicious Air Fryer Ultimate Potato Chip Nachos topped with melted cheese, jalapeños, and bacon, served on a platter.
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I love potatoes. I’m a potato lover, and my favorite is the russet baking potato. I have been known to eat more than one at a time when they are in front of me! Doesn’t everyone?

And of course, we all love our Air Fryer Homemade Potato Chips, and today, I wanted to take a regular old bag of potato chips and elevate them to the next level.

These are so good, and they are served with your favorite toppings, including crumbled blue cheese, diced tomatoes, scallions, balsamic glaze, and even some ranch dressing. These will soon become one of your favorite Air Freyr Snacks!

Oh, so good!

Why You Will Love Air Fryer Ultimate Potato Chip Nachos!

  • Quick and Easy Preparation: These nachos can be whipped up in no time, making them perfect for a quick snack or last-minute party dish.
  • Crispy Texture: The air fryer ensures that the potato chips remain delightfully crispy, elevating your nacho experience.
  • Customizable Toppings: You can easily personalize your nachos with a variety of toppings, from classic cheese and jalapeños to more adventurous options like pulled pork or guacamole.
  • Healthier Alternative: Using the air fryer reduces the amount of oil needed, offering a healthier take on traditional nachos without sacrificing flavor.
  • Great for Sharing: This dish is perfect for gatherings, allowing everyone to dig in and enjoy a communal plate of deliciousness.

Ingredients Needed

How To Make Air Fryer Potato Chip Nachos

 Preparing ingredients for Air Fryer Ultimate Potato Chip Nachos, including potato chips, cheese, and toppings.

Step One: Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees F, air fryer setting.

Step Two: Rinse, wash and dice your tomatoes and slice your scallions. Prepare a baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil. If you do not have a pan that will fit your air fryer, line the bottom of the basket with aluminum foil.

Step Three: Spread the chips over the baking sheet or foil. Spread the blue cheese crumbles over the chips. Set the cook time for 5-6 minutes, or until the cheese is slightly melted. Then remove from the air fryer.

Step Four: Garnish with the diced tomato and sliced scallions. Then drizzle the balsamic glaze and ranch over your chips and enjoy!

Serving Air Fryer Ultimate Potato Chip Nachos with dipping sauces on the side.

Air Fryer Potato Chip Nachos Recipe Tips

  • If you do not have a baking pan to fit your air fryer basket, spread aluminum foil on the bottom and layer your chips.
  • Observe your air fryer, as the melted cheese will go from melted to burnt in seconds.
  • For best results, place your chips into a single layer.
  • Make these fresh every time you want a new batch!
"Delicious Air Fryer Ultimate Potato Chip Nachos topped with melted cheese, jalapeños, and bacon, served on a platter."

Best Toppings For Air Fryer Potato Chip Nachos

  • Cheeses: While I used a simple crumbled blue cheese today, you can use a variety of cheeses. From shredded cheddar cheese, shredded Mexican Cheese, Feta Cheese, Monterrey Jack, and even Cotija!
  • Vegetables: Some great options are pinto beans, diced red bell peppers, diced radishes, and even sliced avocado.
  • Meats: Add some cooked ground beef (taco meat), shredded chicken, pulled pork, or crumbled Chorizo Sausage! Make sure that all of your meat is fully cooked before adding it to your Air Fryer Loaded Potato Chips.
  • Sauces: Add some great nacho cheese sauce, guacamole, sour cream, or even salsa!
Air Fryer Ultimate Potato Chip Nachos: A delicious plate of loaded nachos made with crispy potato chips, melted cheese, and assorted toppings.

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Air Fryer Ultimate Potato Chip Nachos

5 from 4 votes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Air Fryer Ultimate Potato Chip Nachos One of the best parts about having an air fryer is how well it makes crispy snacks. One of those snacks is potato chips, which are great for snacking on during a movie night with friends or enjoying as a side dish at dinner. This recipe uses your favorite flavorings to create a tasty snack that everyone will love!

Ingredients 

  • 8 ounces homemade potato chips, store-bought chips
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
  • 1 small Roma tomato, diced
  • 2 stalks scallions, diced
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
  • 2 tablespoons ranch dressing

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees F, air fryer setting.
  • Rinse, wash and dice your tomatoes and slice your scallions.
  • Prepare a baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil. If you do not have a pan that will fit your air fryer, line the bottom of the basket with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
  • Spread the chips over the baking sheet, foil or parchment paper.
  • Spread the blue cheese crumbles over the chips.
  • Add in the air fryer for 5-6 minutes, or until the cheese is slightly melted. Then remove from the air fryer.
  • Garnish with the diced tomato and sliced scallions.
  • Then drizzle the balsamic glaze and ranch over your chips and enjoy!

Equipment

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 381kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 465mgPotassium: 760mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 256IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 1mg

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