My air fryer nachos with ground beef are loaded with all the good stuff! Seasoned ground beef, shredded cheese, refried beans, pickled jalapenos, pico de gallo salsa and more all piled high on crispy tortilla chips. Learn everything you need to know to make the best air fryer nachos recipe. This is one air fryer snack you don’t want to miss! 

Oh friends, you are in for a treat today! We’re making air fryer nachos with refried beans and ground beef. My family was nuts about this one, and I think you will be too. 

The air fryer was practically made for nacho making. It could not be easier to put your chips and protein foods on an air fryer tray. Then all you have to do is wait about 3 minutes to air fry the cheese into melty perfection. 

If you throw enough veggies on top, you’re may even get all of your food groups in with this one. I can almost justify serving a plate of these nachos for a scrumptious family dinner.  

So how about we get this party started? 

🛒 Air Fryer Nachos with Ground Beef Ingredients 

All you need to make nachos in an air fryer are the tortilla chips and your favorite nacho toppings! Here are the ingredients that go into the air fryer: 

• 2½ ounces tortilla chips (71 grams; or enough to cover the air fryer basket or tray) 
• ½ recipe air fryer taco meat (8 ounces ground beef cooked with taco seasoning) 
• ½ cup refried beans (from a can or make this easy refried beans recipe) 
• 2 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (57 grams) 

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IMVHO, the best cheese for nachos is either shredded Mexican cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, or shredded pepper jack cheese. Feel free to experiment with your favorite shredded cheese variety. 

Here’s what I like to add after the nachos have been air fried: 

• ¼ cup pico de gallo (or another type of salsa) 
• ¼ avocado, chopped (or use guacamole) 
• 1 tablespoon sliced black olives 
• 2 tablespoons sour cream 
• 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno 
• 1 tablespoon sliced scallion greens 

I also like to add chopped tomatoes and have lime wedges on hand for serving. 

Don’t be afraid to make this recipe your own! You could swap the beef for shredded chicken or shredded pork. You could also pile on some corn, roasted red peppers, or whatever other veggies sound good. 

Make this air fryer nachos recipe with whatever air fryer you have on hand (Ninja air fryer nachos, etc.)! Just remember that you may need to adjust the cooking times and directions a little if you are using a different air fryer than I do. The biggest downside is that you can only cook one serving of nachos at a time in the air fryer. 

⭐ How to Make Air Fryer Beef Nachos 

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Prepare your air fryer tray or basket by lining it with aluminum foil. Put a layer of tortilla chips on the prepared tray. You want the tray to be completely covered in overlapping chips. 

Can you reheat nachos in an air fryer?

You can try reheating nachos in an air fryer set to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 2-3 minutes. Keep in mind that nachos are at their best when they are fresh! I would scrape off toppings except the beef, beans, and cheese before reheating. 

How do you make nachos without getting soggy?

Aren’t soggy nachos the worst? To prevent sogginess, it’s important not to keep the chips sitting in sauces for too long. If you’ve added queso, salsa, or other liquid-y ingredients to the chips, you should enjoy them right away. 

👩‍🍳 More Air Fryer Snack Recipes 

Here are some more easy air fryer recipes for snacks: 

• Air Fryer Potato Skins 
• Air Fryer Breaded Mushrooms 
• Oyster Mushroom Jerky (in Air Fryer) 
• Air Fryer Plantains 
• Air Fryer Jicama Fries