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Quick and Easy Air Fryer Nachos

Quick and Easy Air Fryer Nachos

Cost $10, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 15 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Protein

    • 🥩 8 ounces lean ground beef
    • 1/2 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

  • Spices and Seasoning

    • 💧 1 tablespoon water
    • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
    • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional)

  • Chips and Cheese

    • 🌽 5 ounces thin corn tortilla chips
    • 🧀 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

  • Toppings

    • 🍅 1/3 cup salsa, or to taste
    • 🧅 3 tablespoons sliced green onions
    • 1/3 cup sour cream, or more to taste

STEPS

1

Preheat the air fryer at 360°F (182°C) for 5 minutes. Line the air fryer basket with foil or a parchment liner, and spray with cooking spray.

2

Heat a small skillet over medium heat and cook ground beef until browned and crumbly, about 3 minutes; drain grease. Stir in water, taco seasoning, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Remove skillet from heat.

3

Set tortilla chips in the basket, spreading them out and overlapping slightly. Evenly sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the chips. Only add a couple of layers of chips with cheese in between in the fryer basket, or just add a single layer and cook in batches.

4

Evenly distribute ground beef and black beans over the cheese, sprinkle green onions on top, and add spoonfuls of salsa.

5

Transfer the basket into the air fryer and cook until cheese is melted and starting to brown on the edges, about 4 to 6 minutes.

6

Remove nachos to a serving plate, garnish with sour cream, and serve immediately. Put extra toppings in small bowls for customization.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

578

Calories

  • 33
    Protein
  • 36
    Carbs
  • 34
    Fats

💡 For even cooking, avoid layering chips too thickly in the air fryer basket.Customize your nachos with additional toppings like guacamole, jalapeños, or olives.Use low-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt as a healthier substitute for the sour cream.