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Air Fryer Nachos

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
8 min
TOTAL TIME
18 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Snack Mexican
Air Fryer Nachos
Ingredients
  • cooking spray
  • 8 ounces lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 5 ounces thin corn tortilla chips
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 (15.25 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/3 cup salsa, or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons sliced green onions
  • 1/3 cup sour cream, or more to taste
Instructions
1
Begin by preheating the air fryer to 360 degrees F (182 degrees C), allowing it to reach optimal temperature for about 5 minutes.
2
Next, prepare the air fryer basket by lining it with foil or a parchment liner and spraying it with cooking spray to prevent food from sticking.
3
In a small skillet, heat it over medium heat and cook ground beef until it reaches a browned and crumbly state, taking approximately 3 minutes; drain any excess grease.
4
Add water, taco seasoning, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to the skillet, stirring well to combine. Remove the skillet from heat.
5
Arrange tortilla chips in the air fryer basket, spreading them out and overlapping slightly to prevent cheese from dripping through gaps.
6
Add a layer of Cheddar cheese over the tortilla chips, but be cautious not to add too many layers, as this can cause cheese to melt unevenly.
7
Add a single layer of tortilla chips and cheese, or two layers with some space in between for even cooking.
8
Distribute the ground beef and black beans evenly over the cheese, followed by a sprinkle of green onions on top.
9
Add spoonfuls of salsa to the nachos for added flavor.
10
Transfer the air fryer basket into the preheated air fryer and cook until cheese is melted and starting to slightly brown on the edges, taking 4 to 6 minutes.
11
Keep an eye on the nachos during cooking as they can burn quickly.
12
Remove the nachos from the air fryer and transfer them to a serving plate, garnishing with sour cream.
13
Offer extra toppings in small bowls and allow everyone to customize their nachos according to their preference.