Air Fryer Nachos
Last updated on October 21st, 2025
There’s nothing like a nacho! And when you make the filling for tacos or burritos, there’s usually a TON left over. So how to repurpose it? Ya toss it in a nacho! These Air Fryer Nachos were everything you’d want out of a nacho! Cheesy, meaty, crunchy, bright, acidic! They were the whole package! And using the air fryer just makes everything so easy! I love the convenience of it! These made the perfect mid-day snack for my family, and they were done in no time!
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Why are air fryers next level?
Well…let’s see – they’re super easy to use, super quick, and they give a deep-fried feel but they’re WAY healthier because instead of using oil, they use air! Yep, that’s right. They literally fry things with air. Such a genius contraption! The basket is also typically dishwasher safe, and you can preheat them in under 5 minutes! I always line my basket with foil because you already know I’m trying to do as little cleaning as possible! Air fryers are a force to be reckoned with in today’s busy world!
What ingredients do I need?
Tortilla Chips
Taco Meat – I had some leftover from my Taco Salad recipe!
Shredded Cheese
Lettuce
Green Onion
Tomato
Sour Cream
Hot Sauce
Lime Juice
Equipment Needed:
How do I make them?
Preheat air fryer for a few minutes at 390 F. Line the air fryer basket with tinfoil for easy cleanup. Lay out some tortilla chips, sprinkle on the cooked taco meat, and top with cheese. Air fry for a couple minutes, until cheese is melty!
Garnish with whatever you want! Lettuce, tomato, sour cream, hot sauce, lime juice, guacamole, black olives – whatever you like! So easy! Enjoy!
Needing some garnish inspo? Check out some of my topping ideas!
Check out some more of my Mexican inspired dishes and repurpose the leftovers in a nacho!
Tips:
If you don’t have an air fryer, you can always make these in the oven! I turned my Southwest Burritos leftovers into a nacho by baking them at 350 F for 6-8 minutes! You can do this with almost any leftover meat and toppings!
Air Fryer Nachos
Ingredients
- 2 cups Tortilla Chips
- 1 ½ cups Taco Meat – I had some leftover from my Taco Salad recipe!
- ½ cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Lettuce chopped
- Green Onion thinly sliced
- Tomato diced
- Sour Cream
- Hot Sauce
- Lime Juice
- Cilantro minced
- Guacamole store-bought or try my recipe!
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer for a few minutes at 390 ℉. Line the air fryer basket with tinfoil for easy cleanup.
- Lay out the tortilla chips, sprinkle on the cooked taco meat, and top with cheese. Air fry for 3-4 minutes, until cheese is melty!
- Garnish with whatever you want! Lettuce, tomato, sour cream, hot sauce, lime juice, guacamole, black olives – whatever you like! Enjoy!
Nutrition
Please be aware that nutritional values are approximate and intended as a helpful guide
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Would never have guessed the air fryer for this! Thanks for the recipe!
Of course! So easy, ya can’t beat it 🙂
Not just in the air fryer?! Who knew? I cannot wait to make these!
I hope you enjoy them!
These look so delicious, and easy to make!! Thank you for the recipe!
So glad you enjoyed!
Air fryer nachos?! Genius! I can’t wait to try these. They look like the perfect snack for game day or a cozy night in.
Thanks so much! Enjoy!
I’m always searching for any recipe to grab my air fryer out and get it cooking. Making Air Fryer Nachos is brilliant! So much easier and tastier to make them in my air fryer – delish!
So glad to hear that! Thank you, Debbie!
These look delicious! Yum!
Thank you!