Air Fryer Nachos are the fastest way to get hot, melty, fully loaded nachos on the table—perfect for snacking, game day, or easy weeknight cravings. Layered with crispy tortilla chips, spicy black beans, lots of veggies, and plenty of cheese, they cook in under 10 minutes and come out perfectly crisp every time.
Nacho Average Air Fryer Recipe
Where are my nacho lovers at? I know you're out there! Boy oh boy, do I have good news for you today: speedy, delicious Air Fryer Nachos that are LOADED with good stuff.
I love making game day nachos, or having these loaded nachos for a fun dinner once in a while, especially when I can cram a ton of vegetables in there and smother them with melted cheese. I love layering in my go-to recipe for spicy Instant Pot black beans, or in a pinch I'll whip up some smoky refried black beans to add in the mix.
But you know how sometimes you want nachos, like, right now? I'm definitely not too proud to microwave a plate of nachos, but they never come out as nice and crisp as if you do them in the oven.
Well, friends, it's time to bust out your air fryers because air fryer nachos are the holy grail of quick and easy snacks. Crisp, delicious, veggie-loaded, cheese-covered nacho perfection is coming your way.
Let's do this!
Let's make Air Fryer Nachos together!
Ok, here we go! Let me walk you through it step by step. By all means, if you'd rather skip straight to the recipe, feel free to use the "jump to recipe" button that'll take you right there.
Step 1: prepare your air fryer
Pre-heat your air fryer and line the basket with tinfoil. Trust me on this one, it'll be waaaaaay easier to get your nachos out afterwards.
Brush or spray the foil with a little bit of oil to make things even easier.
Step 2: start layering!
Start with a layer of nachos over the foil, then top the nacho chips with beans and cheese...
Go down with your favorite veggies (I used tomatoes, diced red peppers, sliced jalapeños, and green onions).
Step 3: repeat the layers
Keep repeating the layers until you're satisfied. You measure nacho layers with your heart.
When you're satisfied with your layers, finish with plenty of grated cheese on top.
Step 4: air fry your nachos!
Pop the nachos into your Air Fryer for five minutes. Take a look, see if it's crispy / melty enough, and keep cooking for another 2-3 minutes if needed.
Step 5: serve!
To serve, simply slide the nachos out of the air fryer basket and onto a plate. Add fresh toppings and serve with your choice of dips.
Air Fryer Nachos – Easy Loaded Vegetarian Nachos in 10 Minutes
Ingredients
- 5 ounces tortilla chips About 2.5 cups
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 small tomato diced
- ½ medium red pepper diced
- 2 medium green onions sliced
- 1 medium jalapeño thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium avocado diced
- salsa and sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Pre-heat your Air Fryer to 350°F / 180°C. Line the basket with foil, and lightly brush or spray with oil.
- Spread a layer of tortilla chips on top of the foil.5 ounces tortilla chips
- Top with beans, cheese, and vegetables.1 cup black beans, 1 small tomato, ½ medium red pepper, 2 medium green onions, 1 medium jalapeño, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Repeat the layers until the ingredients are used up.
- Place the basket into the air fryer for 5 minutes.
- Check to see whether the nachos are done. If not, return the basket to the air fryer for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Slide the foil onto a plate, top with fresh avocado, cilantro, and any other desired toppings, and serve with dips of choice.1 medium avocado, salsa and sour cream
Notes
- Nutrition values are an estimate only
- Cooking times and serving size will vary between air fryer models
- No Air Fryer? Simply bake the nachos in the oven for 20 minutes or until golden and the cheese has melted.
Emmeline says
Such a great recipe, love that I can make them in my air fryer!
Katie Trant says
Right? Such an easy and fun way to make nachos!