Description
These Air Fryer Nachos are a quick and delicious snack made by layering thick-cut tortilla chips with refried beans and melted Monterey Jack cheese, then topped with fresh pico de gallo, avocado, sour cream, and olives. Ready in just 7 minutes, they offer a flavorful and easy way to enjoy classic nachos with less mess and fuss using your air fryer.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup thick-cut tortilla chips (such as Calidad)
- 4 oz Monterey Jack cheese (or Queso Chihuahua), shredded
- ⅓ cup refried beans
Toppings
- ⅓ cup pico de gallo
- Sliced green onions
- Sliced avocado or guacamole
- Sour cream
- Sliced black olives
Instructions
- Prepare Chips: Place the tortilla chips in the air fryer basket or on a layer of aluminum foil if using a rack, arranging them so they slightly overlap for even layering.
- Add Beans and Cheese: Spoon the refried beans evenly over the chips and then sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese on top, ensuring a good coverage for melting.
- Air Fry: Set your air fryer temperature to 370°F, then cook the layered nachos for about 5 minutes until the cheese has fully melted and the beans are heated through.
- Apply Toppings: Remove the nachos carefully from the air fryer and top them with fresh pico de gallo, sliced green onions, avocado or guacamole, sour cream, and black olives as desired.
Notes
- Use thick-cut tortilla chips for sturdier nachos that hold toppings well.
- If your air fryer basket has a rack, placing aluminum foil underneath helps catch any drips and makes cleanup easier.
- Customize toppings based on your preferences or dietary needs.
- Watch closely towards the end of cooking to prevent chips from burning.
