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Nachos in air fryer with cheese, chilli and vegetables

Easy Air Fryer Nachos

Safira
Easy Air Fryer Nachos that are ready to eat in 10 minutes! These delicious comforting cheesy Nachos make the perfect snack for movie night.  Serve with your favourite toppings - Meat, Veg, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Jalapeños or enjoy them as they are!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Sides, snacks
Cuisine American, british
Servings 4 - 6
Calories 499 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 180 g Nachos Plain, add more or less as you like
  • 350 - 400g Cooked leftover Beef or Lamb Chilli
  • 200 - 400 g Black Beans Drained, Optional
  • 150 g Cheddar Plain, Mature or Mexican

Optional Extras

  • Sour Cream
  • Guacamole
  • Corn
  • Jalapenos Chopped
  • Tomatoes Diced
  • Spring Onions Sliced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Air Fryer to 180 C/350 F. Set the timer for 5 minutes.
  • Add half the Nachos to the Air Fryer Basket and top with half the Chilli and Cheese.
  • Add the remaining Nachos and, Chilli and Cheese.
  • Cook for 3 - 5 minutes.
  • Top with optional extras and serve immediately.

Notes

FAQ's

Can I double the recipe?
Yes you can but you will need to cook it in batches.
Can this be made Gluten Free?
Yes if you use GF Nachos.
Best Cheese for Air Fryer Nachos?
Any melty Cheese is great - Cheddar - Mature, Mexican or good options. Mozarella, Montery Jack, Fontina, Red Leicester work well too.
Can these be made Vegetarian?
Yes use Vegetarian Chilli, Refried Beans or Black Beans.

How to make Chilli for Nachos

If you don't have leftover Chilli and want to make a quick and easy version, I would suggest doing the following:
Add Oil to a pot with ground Beef or Lamb and seasonings of choice such as Taco Seasoning or Indian Spices such as Cumin, Coriander, Chilli. Stir until no pink remains.
Drain additional liquid, taste, adjust seasoning and cook for another 1 - 2 minutes.

Top tips to make Easy Air Fryer Nachos

Nachos cook really fast and the more flavoured they are, the quicker they tend to brown so keep an eye on them.
Leftover Chilli, Veg Chilli, Black Beans and Rotisserie Chicken all work well as toppings.
Make sure you overlap the Nachos so they cheese doesn't all drop through and out of the Air Fryer basket.

Storage

Nachos don't store well and can get soggy so it is best to make them just before serving.

Reheating

If you do have leftovers, reheat in the Air Fryer at 160 C for 2 - 3 minutes.
Or place under the grill for 1 minute.

Nutrition

Calories: 499kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 24gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 476mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 423IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 348mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Air fryer Nachos, Loaded Nachos, Nachos
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