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Loaded nachos topped with taco meat, cheese, jalapeños, tomatoes, and sour cream.

Easy Small-Batch Air Fryer Nachos

Chula King
These easy Air Fryer Nachos are loaded with seasoned taco meat and plenty of melted cheese, with every layer packed with toppings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Course Air Fryer, Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 464 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer (See Tip 1)
  • Nonstick aluminum foil (I used extra heavy)

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups (3.5 ounces, 99 grams) Restaurant-style tortilla chips, divided (See Tip 2)
  • 1 cup (8 ounces, 227 grams) prepared taco meat, divided (See Tip 3)
  • ¼ cup (2.3 ounces, 65 grams) black beans, drained, rinsed and patted dry, divided
  • 2 cups (8 ounces, 227 grams) shredded fiesta cheese, divided (See Tips 4 and 5)
  • Garnish: chopped tomatoes, chopped green onion tops, sliced fresh jalapeños, and sour cream

Instructions
 

  • Prepare your favorite taco meat in advance or before assembling the nachos. (See Tip 3)
  • Line the interior of the air fryer bowl or basket with nonstick aluminum foil. (See Tip 6)
  • Add the first layer: half the chips, half the taco meat, half the black beans, and ¾ cup of the cheese.
  • Add the second layer: Remaining chips, cheese, black beans, and taco meat.
  • Insert the bowl or basket into the air fryer. Air fry on bake at 350°F for six minutes.
  • Remove the bowl or basket from the air fryer. Carefully remove the aluminum foil and nachos and transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with chopped tomatoes, chopped green onion tops, sliced jalapeños, and sour cream.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Yield: 4 servings

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Tips/Notes

  1. I used my Ninja Crispi Pro, but feel free to use your own air fryer - quantities and time, however, may vary.
  2. Use a sturdy tortilla chip.
  3. My go-to taco meat: 1 pound ground beef browned, crumbled, and drained, 1 package taco seasoning, 10.5-ounce Rotel Original Tomatoes and Green Chilies, and ½ cup water. Combine all ingredients; cover and cook for 30 minutes over medium-low to medium heat, until most of the liquid has evaporated.
  4. Pre-shredded cheese works well in this recipe.
  5. May substitute your favorite nacho cheese.
  6. I used heavy-duty nonstick aluminum foil to line the air fryer bowl.

Nutrition

Calories: 464kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 558mgPotassium: 357mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 657IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 487mgIron: 2mg
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