Air Fryer Nachos
These air fryer nachos are the best way to cook nachos quickly! In about 20 minutes, you have cheesy, loaded nachos ready to serve. The air fryer crisps the chips so there's never a soggy bite.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- ¼ cup water
- 1 ½ cups thick-cut tortilla chips
- 1 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar and Colby Jack cheese blend
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
- Diced avocado optional
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Drain excess grease if needed, then stir in the taco seasoning and water.
- Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened and well coated. Let some of the sauce of the seasoning remain so the meat stays hydrated during air frying. Remove from heat.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
- Line your air fryer for easy removal.
- Place a layer of tortilla chips in the air fryer basket, making sure they are spread out spaced.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese, then add about a half portion of the seasoned beef and black beans.
- Repeat with a second layer of chips, cheese, beef, and beans, keeping a little extra shredded cheese, beef, and beans for topping.
- Air fry for 4–6 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Carefully remove the nachos and transfer to a serving plate if needed. Top with the remaining cheese, meat and beans. Sprinkle the diced tomatoes, sour cream, green onions, and optional avocado. Serve immediately.
Notes
Storage:
- Store any leftover air fryer nachos in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day.
- Reheat in the air fryer for a few minutes until warmed through, or you can pop them into the oven. I recommend avoiding the microwave, since it can make the chips soggier.
- It's not recommended to freeze nachos, as this can change the texture once they thaw. But if you want to make the toppings ahead of time and then air-fry them right before serving, it's a great way to prep these for a party!
- Store any leftover air fryer nachos in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day.
- Reheat in the air fryer for a few minutes until warmed through, or you can pop them into the oven. I recommend avoiding the microwave, since it can make the chips soggier.
- It's not recommended to freeze nachos, as this can change the texture once they thaw. But if you want to make the toppings ahead of time and then air-fry them right before serving, it's a great way to prep these for a party!
Nutrition
Calories: 2196kcalCarbohydrates: 158gProtein: 149gFat: 109gSaturated Fat: 43gPolyunsaturated Fat: 22gMonounsaturated Fat: 31gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 428mgSodium: 2501mgPotassium: 2831mgFiber: 23gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1997IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 1188mgIron: 18mg
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only.
