Air Fryer Nachos

Make the best nachos ever in just 10 minutes, all with the help of your air fryer! These nachos are loaded with multiple layers of cheese and a good dose of Tajin seasoning for incredible flavor. Enjoy with your favorite toppings as a snack or appetizer, or even for dinner!

Course Main Course, Snack

Cuisine North American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings as a snack or appetizer

Calories 395kcal

Author Emmeline Kemperyd

Equipment

Air Fryer*
Aluminum foil

Ingredients

6 oz salted tortilla chips divided
6 oz shredded cheese divided; cheddar cheese, mozarella cheese, or another cheese that melts well
1 tablespoon Tanjin seasoning divided
½ cup salsa use your favorite
½ cup sour cream
½ cup chopped cilantro can be omitted

Optional Additions

1 cup taco seasoned ground beef or shredded chicken, beef or pork
½ cup black beans or pinto beans, preferably taco seasoned
½ cup chopped black olives
1 tablespoon chopped jalapeños or other chilies
2 avocados chopped
1 lime cut in wedges

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Place a sheet of aluminum foil in the bottom of the air fryer basket and fold it so it covers at least part of the walls of the basket as well.
Spread out half the chips on top of the aluminum foil, followed by half the cheese and half the Tanjin seasoning.
6 oz salted tortilla chips, 6 oz shredded cheese, 1 tablespoon Tanjin seasoning
Add the rest of the chips, cheese and Tanjin on top. Place in the air fryer and bake for 5 minutes at 400℉, until cheese is melted and golden.
Remove the whole sheet of foil from the air fryer basket and place on a serving platter. Top with salsa, sour cream and fresh cilantro, and any other toppings of your choice.
½ cup salsa, ½ cup sour cream, ½ cup chopped cilantro

Notes

Nachos are best eaten straight away, while the cheese is still warm and soft. You can however store leftovers, and if so it's best to store them without toppings.

Storing: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. It's best to store nachos without toppings.

Freezing: Do not freeze leftovers.

Reheating in the air fryer: Reheat leftovers in the air fryer for 3-5 minutes, until cheese is melted.

Reheating in microwave: Do not reheat in the microwave if you've used aluminum foil, in case there are still small pieces stuck to the cheese.

Nutritional information does not include any additional toppings.

Nutrition