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Air Fryer Loaded Nachos

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Air Fryer Loaded Nachos

Air Fryer Loaded Nachos — If you are looking for a lighter, healthier alternative to your typical nachos, try using an air fryer! These Air Fryer Loaded Nachos are loaded with all of the flavors you love about traditional nachos, and they come out perfectly crispy without any added oil. The best part is that these can be ready in under 10 minutes, making them the perfect appetizer or snack to serve at family game night or during football season!

Air Fryer Loaded Nachos

One of the best parts about summer is grilling outside and enjoying all your favorite foods. A rainy day is the best time to enjoy crispy, crunchy nacho. My kids love to make these, while the kids are binging on Netflix!

That’s why I created air fryer nacho chips so you can still get those delicious flavors without having any guilt over abandoning another meal idea because something else came up unexpectedly—or maybe even if Mother Nature had her way with us again today…

These create the perfect perfect snack for everyone to splurge on! And they are so good! This is a great recipe that you can make during the holiday season too, who doesn’t love Air Fryer Loaded Nachos?

While today, I made these without any meat (vegetarian), you can easily add cooked ground beef, turkey, chicken, and even pulled pork!

What Are Loaded Nachos?

Loaded nachos are a Mexican dish that is typically made with tortilla chips and cheese. The toppings vary depending on the recipe but usually include beans, guacamole, sour cream, jalapenos, or salsa. They can be eaten as an appetizer or snack to share with friends!

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Loaded Nachos

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Loaded Nachos
  • Tortilla Chips
  • Shredded Cheese
  • Tomatoes
  • Olives
  • Sour Cream
  • Guacamole
  • Green Onions

How To Make Air Fryer Loaded Nachos

  1. Start by creating a Bowl in your air fryer basket, with foil.
  2. Spray your foil with olive oil. So that the chips do not end up sticking to it when you are done. I used the foil, like a serving platter, so it would be best to use it only on the bottom of the foil.
  3. Spread down your chips and then cover them with your cheese, scattering them out a bit.
  4. Air fry for 4 minutes, at 350 degrees F. Check and see if all of the cheese has melted, the exact time is going to depend on your air fryer. So, check constantly.
  5. Then add your diced tomato, olives, sour cream, guacamole, diced scallions, and other garnishings!
    Air Fryer Loaded Nachos

What’s in Air Fryer Nachos?

Nachos: This is your base; you can use either homemade tortilla chips, corn tortilla chips, or even restaurant-style tortilla chips. They all will work best. I used my recipe for Homemade Air Fryer Doritos for a great and easy twist!

Cheese: Of course, if you will have loaded nachos, you will need a LOT of cheese. You can use any cheese, and the most common are Cheddar Cheese, Air Fryer Queso, or even Monterey Jack. Use your favorite cheese!

Toppings: There are so many ways to dress these nachos up. Today I used diced tomatoes, scallions, olives, guacamole, and sour cream. Below, I shared with you my favorite toppings for Loaded Nachos!

How do you make nachos without getting soggy?

Do you love nachos? They are one of the best comfort foods around. But what happens when they get soggy from being in the fridge or at a party?

Before the air fryer, you would have no choice but to throw them out and start over again. Here is an excellent solution for how to make crispy nachos that will not get soggy! Place the nachos on parchment paper or aluminum foil, and then place them into the air fryer! Reheat until they are crisped up! A perfect and easy solution!

Air Fryer Loaded Nachos

How can I improve my nachos?

Nachos are a classic snack and appetizer, but there is always room for improvement. A significant number of toppings can improve your loaded nachos.

Here’s how to improve your cheesy goodness:

Vegetables: Tomatoes, Green Scallions, Green Chilies, Jalapeno Peppers, Avocados, Onions, Red Onions, Corn, and even refried beans, black beans, and pinto beans.

Meat: Use shredded pulled pork, cooked ground beef, cooked ground turkey, cooked bacon, and even shredded chicken or steak! A great and easy lunch or dinner filled with protein. (Note: Make sure that all of the meat is fully cooked before adding it to the nachos!)

Cheese: Any cheeses go well on nachos, including cheddar, Monterey Jack, American Cheese, Queso, Feta, shredded mozzarella, and even Nacho. Cheese Sauce!

Sauces: Add some sour cream, guacamole, salsa, queso, pico, salsa verde, red salsa, and any other spices that you love in Mexican Food!

Seasonings: Add some hot sauce or fresh cilantro!

How do you keep nachos crispy?

The key to keeping your nachos crispy is layering. The more ingredients you add, the more moist and soggy they will become. To keep them crispy, only add a few layers of chips with cheese in between each layer. After adding ingredients, melt some shredded cheddar over the top until it becomes bubbly and golden brown on top! Then cut up all your toppings into small pieces so that everything is easy to pick up without falling off when you go to eat them.

Now sit back and enjoy your crispy nachos!

How To Store:

Nachos are a great snack for any occasion, but they can go from perfect to soggy in minutes. To make sure you have tasty nachos whenever hunger hits, here is how to store your nachos so that they stay crispy and delicious!

Let them cool down to room temperature, and then place them into an airtight container. They will last in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days before turning soggy.

To Reheat:

Place any leftover loaded nachos on parchment paper or a piece of aluminum foil, and heat until warmed through. You can add fresh toppings and cheese right before serving.

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Air Fryer Loaded Nachos
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Air Fryer Loaded Nachos
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Total Time
14 mins
 

Air Fryer Loaded Nachos — If you are looking for a lighter, healthier alternative to your typical nachos, try using an air fryer! These Air Fryer Loaded Nachos are loaded with all of the flavors you love about traditional nachos, and they come out perfectly crispy without any added oil. The best part is that these can be ready in under 10 minutes, making them the perfect appetizer or snack to serve at family game night or during football season!

Course: Appetizer, Appetizers, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: Air Fryer Appetizers, Air Fryer Easy Appetizers, Air Fyrer Appetizers, cheese nachos air fryer air fryer nacho chips nacho fries air fryer air fryer irish nachos air fryer potato nachos best air fryer recipes loaded beef nachos air fryer appetizers
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 645 kcal
Author: ForkToSpoon.com
Ingredients
  • 2 cups tortilla chips
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 1/2 cup diced olives
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup guacamole
  • 1 large green onion, sliced
Instructions
  1. Start by creating a Bowl in your air fryer basket, with foil.

  2. Spray your foil with olive oil. So that the chips do not end up sticking to it when you are done. I used the foil, like a serving platter, so it would be best to use it only on the bottom of the foil.

  3. Spread down your chips and then cover with your cheese, scattering them out a bit.

  4. Air fry for 4 minutes, at 350 degrees F. Check and see if all of the cheese has melted, the exact time is going to depend on your air fryer. So, check constantly.

  5. Then add your diced tomato, olives, sour cream, guacamole, diced scallions, etc.

  6. Plate, serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Loaded Nachos
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 645 Calories from Fat 405
% Daily Value*
Fat 45g69%
Saturated Fat 17g106%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g
Monounsaturated Fat 15g
Cholesterol 74mg25%
Sodium 907mg39%
Potassium 531mg15%
Carbohydrates 46g15%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 1292IU26%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Calcium 468mg47%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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