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Easy Air Fryer Nachos Recipe

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This Easy Air Fryer Nachos recipe delivers perfectly melted cheese over crispy tortilla chips in just minutes using an air fryer. Customize with your favorite toppings like pico de gallo, sour cream, avocado, and cilantro for a delicious snack or appetizer perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 4 cups tortilla chips
  • 2 cups grated cheese (Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Colby, or a blend)

Optional Toppings

  • Pico de gallo
  • Sour cream
  • Avocado slices
  • Fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

  1. Prep: Place a sheet of parchment paper or aluminum foil in the bottom of your air fryer basket, ensuring it covers the bottom and slightly up the sides. This will help catch melted cheese and make cleanup easier.
  2. Assemble: Layer half of the tortilla chips evenly over the parchment-lined basket. Sprinkle half of the grated cheese over the chips. Then, add the remaining chips on top and finish with the remaining cheese.
  3. Air Fry: Set the air fryer to 325°F (162°C) and cook the nachos for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
  4. Serve: Carefully transfer the hot nachos on the parchment paper to a serving plate. Top with your preferred optional toppings like pico de gallo, sour cream, avocado, and cilantro. Enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Using parchment paper or foil prevents cheese from sticking to the air fryer basket and makes cleanup easier.
  • Feel free to customize toppings with jalapeños, black beans, or cooked ground beef for a heartier dish.
  • Keep an eye on the nachos during air frying to avoid burning the chips or over-melting the cheese.
  • If you don’t have an air fryer, you can melt the cheese under a broiler in an oven, but the chips won’t be as crispy.

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