Quick and Easy Air Fryer Nachos

Name: Quick and Easy Air Fryer Nachos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: cooking spray; 8 ounces lean ground beef; 1 tablespoon water; 1 teaspoon taco seasoning; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 5 ounces thin corn tortilla chips; 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese; 0.5 (15.25 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 0.33 cup salsa, or to taste; 3 tablespoons sliced green onions; 0.33 cup sour cream, or more to taste

⏱ 20 mins 🍽 Serves 4 🌶 mexican 🏷 Snack

Prepare a delicious Mexican appetiser or snack with these simple air fryer nachos. They combine seasoned ground beef with black beans, plenty of Cheddar cheese, and fresh salsa on a base of crispy tortilla chips. Cooked until perfectly melted and slightly golden, they are ready to enjoy in just 20 minutes. Serve immediately with cool sour cream and extra toppings for customisation. This recipe yields four generous portions.

Ingredients

cooking spray
8 ounces lean ground beef
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon taco seasoning
0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
5 ounces thin corn tortilla chips
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
0.5 (15.25 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
0.33 cup salsa, or to taste
3 tablespoons sliced green onions
0.33 cup sour cream, or more to taste

Method

Set your air fryer to preheat at 360 degrees F (182 degrees C) for about 5 minutes. Line the basket with foil or a parchment liner and coat it with cooking spray.
Place a small skillet on the heat and brown the ground beef until crumbly, which should take about 3 minutes. drain any fat. Mix in the water, taco seasoning, cayenne, salt, and pepper, then take the skillet off the heat.
Arrange the tortilla chips in the prepared basket, spreading them out and allowing a slight overlap to prevent cheese from dripping. Sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese evenly over the chips. You can create a couple of layers with cheese in between or cook a single layer in batches.
Scatter the cooked ground beef and the rinsed black beans evenly over the cheese. Top with the sliced green onions and add dollops of salsa.
Place the basket into the air fryer and cook until the cheese has melted and begins to brown slightly at the edges, 4 to 6 minutes. They cook fast and evenly, so keep a close watch to avoid burning.
Transfer the nachos to a plate for serving. Add a garnish of sour cream and enjoy straight away. Offer any additional toppings in separate bowls so everyone can personalise their portion.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories578 kcal

Fat34 g

Protein33 g

Sodium939 mg

Recipe details

CategorySnack

Cuisinemexican

Authorlutzflcat