Air Fryer Nachos

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These Air Fryer Nachos are a perfectly easy appetizer that everyone loves. With crunchy chips, melted cheese, and fresh toppings, this plate of nachos will disappear!

air fryer opened to show nachos

Nachos In The Air Fryer

Looking for a popular appetizer that’s perfectly customizable for a crowd? These Air Fryer Nachos are just the dish. You start with the classic basics like tortilla chips and shredded cheese, and you can choose any other toppings like refried beans, salsa, chopped jalapeños, or olives. Whatever your family and friends love! And it’s so quick and easy to cook up a batch. You can make different plates of nachos with different toppings. It’s the perfect appetizer for entertaining.

hand holding chip from Air Fryer Nachos

The air fryer makes it easy to cook up the best plate of nachos. The chips stay crunchy while the cheese and other toppings get nice and hot. No more soggy chips here! Your guests will love that these nachos taste just like they do in a restaurant.

Love appetizers you can pop in the air fryer? Check out these tasty favorites: Frozen Cheese Curds In Air Fryer, Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms, and Air Fryer Frozen Pretzel Bites.

hand holding air fryer open to show cooked nachos

How To Make Air Fryer Nachos

First add a layer of parchment paper to the air fryer. This keeps the ingredients from falling through the holes in the air fryer basket and makes it easier to remove the nachos after cooking. You can also use aluminum foil.

Add a layer of tortilla chips on top. Then spoon on about 1/3 of a cup of salsa. Try to spread the salsa out evenly over the chips.

Add the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onion. Spread ingredients out within air fryer basket.

Heat at 350 degrees for 6 minutes.

Air Fryer Nachos on parchment paper in air fryer basket

Once cheese is melted, it’s time to remove the nachos. Use the parchment paper (it does not get hot) to pull the nachos right out of the air fryer basket. Serve with any dips you love!

Air Fryer Nachos laid out for serving

Cooking Tips

  • These instructions work for a single layer of nachos (shown here) or multiple layers of nachos in the air fryer. Totally up to you!
  • If cheese is not melted by the end of cooking time, add another couple of minutes in the air fryer
  • Try out different toppings for these nachos… you can make them totally fresh by chopping pico de gallo, make them extra spicy, or keep it mild for those who prefer a lower level of heat. Another option- adding a serving of protein with cooked chicken strips, ground beef, or steak. Just be sure the meat is cooked through before you add it to the nachos

hand holding tortilla chip with nacho ingredients on top

What To Serve With Air Fryer Nachos

These nachos go perfectly with other Mexican-inspired dishes like Mexican Tortilla Pizza, Atole Hot Drink Recipe, or Mexican Street Corn Salad Recipe.

easy appetizer Air Fryer Nachos

And finish it off with a flavorful dessert also made in the air fryer, like Cake Mix Muffins In The Air Fryer, Air Fryer Fried Oreos With Crescent Rolls, or Air Fryer Apple Crisp.

Air Fryer Nachos cooked on parchment paper

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Air Fryer Nachos

These Air Fryer Nachos are a perfectly easy appetizer that everyone loves. With crunchy chips, melted cheese, and fresh toppings, this plate of nachos will disappear!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time11 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Keyword: Air Fryer Nachos
Cooking Method: Air Fryer
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 590kcal

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups tortilla chips
  • 1/3 cup salsa
  • 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup green onion chopped

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Instructions

  • First add a layer of parchment paper to the air fryer. This keeps the ingredients from falling through the holes in the air fryer basket and makes it easier to remove the nachos after cooking. You can also use aluminum foil.
  • Add a layer of tortilla chips on top.
  • Then spoon on about 1/3 of a cup of salsa. Try to spread the salsa out evenly over the chips.
  • Add the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onion. Spread ingredients out within air fryer basket.
  • Heat at 350 degrees for 6 minutes.
  • Once cheese is melted, it's time to remove the nachos. Use the parchment paper (it does not get hot) to pull the nachos right out of the air fryer basket. Serve with any dips you love!

Notes

  • These instructions work for a single layer of nachos (shown here) or multiple layers of nachos in the air fryer. Totally up to you!
  • If cheese is not melted by the end of cooking time, add another couple of minutes in the air fryer
  • Try out different toppings for these nachos... you can make them totally fresh by chopping pico de gallo, make them extra spicy, or keep it mild for those who prefer a lower level of heat. Another option- adding a serving of protein with cooked chicken strips, ground beef, or steak. Just be sure the meat is cooked through before you add it to the nachos
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 590kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 582mg | Potassium: 290mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 264IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 2mg
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