Loaded Nachos Air-Fryer Style are a crunchy, gooey delight with layers of melted cheese, spicy jalapeños, and hearty black beans. This quick recipe elevates your snack game using the air fryer to make perfectly cheesy nachos in minutes. Perfect for parties, movie nights, or an anytime indulgence!
Times:
- Preparation Time:
- Assembling nachos: ~5 minutes
- Cooking Time:
- Air frying: ~4–5 minutes
- Total Time:
- ~10 minutes
- serves 4 people
Ingredients:
- Tortilla chips – 2 cups (thick and sturdy chips work best)
- Shredded cheese – 1 cup (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican blend)
- Black beans – 1/2 cup, cooked or canned (drained and rinsed)
- Diced tomatoes – 1/2 cup
- Jalapeños – 1/4 cup, sliced (fresh or pickled)
- Red onion – 1/4 cup, finely chopped
- Corn kernels – 1/4 cup (optional)
- Cilantro – 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish)
- Sour cream – 1/4 cup (for serving)
- Guacamole – 1/4 cup (for serving)
- Salsa – 1/4 cup (for serving)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Air Fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 2–3 minutes.
2. Layer the Nachos:
- In a small oven-safe or air-fryer-safe dish (that fits your air fryer basket), layer half of the tortilla chips.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the chips, followed by half of the black beans, diced tomatoes, jalapeños, and red onions.
- Add another layer of chips, and repeat with the remaining cheese, beans, tomatoes, jalapeños, and onions.
3. Air Fry the Nachos:
- Place the dish into the air fryer basket and cook at 350°F (175°C) for 4–5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
4. Serve:
- Carefully remove the dish from the air fryer.
- Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and top with dollops of sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.
- Serve immediately while warm and cheesy!
Nutritional Breakdown (Per Serving – Serves 4):
- Calories: ~250 kcal
- Carbohydrates: ~22g
- Protein: ~8g
- Fats: ~14g
- Saturated Fat: ~6g
- Fiber: ~4g
- Sodium: ~300mg
- Sugar: ~2g
Key Notes:
- Customizing Toppings:
- Feel free to add other toppings like cooked ground beef, shredded chicken, or olives for a protein boost or additional flavor.
- Choose the Right Chips:
- Use thick tortilla chips to hold the toppings and prevent sogginess.
- Serving Suggestions:
- Serve directly in the dish or transfer to a plate. Add extra salsa, sour cream, or hot sauce on the side for dipping.
- Make-Ahead Tip:
- Prepare all the toppings in advance so you can assemble and cook the nachos quickly when ready to serve.