Description
These Air Fryer Nachos are the perfect snack or appetizer, featuring layers of crispy tortilla chips, melted cheese, flavorful black beans, corn, and a variety of toppings. Easy to make and customizable to your preferences!
Ingredients
Scale
Tortilla Chips Layer:
- 1 bag (10 ounces) tortilla chips
Cheese Layer:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Bean Mixture:
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Sour cream, guacamole, and salsa for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Bean Mixture: In a medium bowl, mix black beans, corn, onion, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and salt.
- Layer the Ingredients: Line the air fryer basket, layer tortilla chips, cheeses, and bean mixture. Repeat layers, finishing with cheese on top.
- Air Fry: Air fry for 5–7 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Top and Serve: Remove nachos, top with tomatoes, olives, cilantro, and jalapeños. Serve with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.
Notes
- For loaded nachos, add cooked ground beef, shredded chicken, or chorizo between the layers.
- Monitor the nachos to prevent burning as air fryers vary in intensity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
