🍿 Snacks
Crispy Air Fryer Nachos with Seasoned Beef
Crispy nachos quickly prepared in an air fryer, with seasoned beef and melted cheese.
🥘 Ingredients
ground beef — 225 g (8 oz)
chili powder — 1 teaspoon
ground cumin — 1/2 teaspoon
dried oregano — 1/2 teaspoon
salt — 1/2 teaspoon
black pepper — 1/4 teaspoon
corn chips (tortilla chips) — 4 cups (about 500 g / 17.6 oz)
shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend) — 2 cups (about 200 g / 7 oz)
Roma tomato, diced — 1
bell pepper, diced — 1/2
green onion, sliced — 1
fresh cilantro, chopped (to taste, for serving)
sour cream (to taste, for serving)
👨🍳 Steps
1In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper until browned. Drain excess fat and set aside.
2Preheat the air fryer to 160°C (320°F).
3Line the air fryer basket with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleaning.
4Spread half of the corn chips in an even layer on the bottom of the basket.
5Top with half of the shredded cheese, diced tomato, bell pepper, and seasoned beef.
6Repeat layers with remaining chips, cheese, tomato, bell pepper, and beef.
7Air fry for 5 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
8Remove from air fryer, garnish with green onion, fresh cilantro, and sour cream. Serve immediately.
🛒 Shopping List
1/2 lb (225g) ground beef, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 4 cups tortilla chips, 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican cheese blend), 1 roma tomato (diced), 1/2 bell pepper (diced), 1 scallion (sliced), chopped fresh cilantro (for serving), sour cream (for serving)