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Chicken nachos in the air fryer.

Air Fryer Chicken Nachos

Super crunchy tortilla chips topped with seasoned chicken and lots of flavorful ingredients- that's what these Air Fryer chicken nachos are!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 999
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Chicken Breast
  • 1/2 ounce Taco Seasoning
  • 2 cup Tortilla Chips
  • 1/2 cup Tomatoes (Sliced)
  • 1 cup Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Black Beans (drained)
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions (chopped)

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer
  • 1 Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Slice chicken breast in half, season both pieces in taco seasoning, covering all sides.
  2. All the chicken to the air fryer basket without overlapping and cook at 370 degrees Fahrenheit for 6 minutes. Open the basket and flip each piece, then cook for another 6 minutes.
  3. Remove the chicken from the basket and let it rest on a cutting board for a few minutes, then cut into strips of shred. (Wipe the basket clean after removing the chicken)
  4. Place a disposable air fryer basket liner, (or silicone liner or make one out of parchment paper) in the air fryer basket.
  5. Place the chips in the bottom of the liner.
  6. Sprinkle the chicken, cheese and black beans on.
  7. Cook for 3-5 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit or until the cheese is fully melted.
  8. Add tomatoes, green onions and guacamole on top (and any other favorite toppings on as well).
  9. Lift the nachos out of the basket carefully using the liner, place on a plate and enjoy!

Notes

Storage Instructions:
  • These Air Fryer chicken nachos taste best when served right away. If you do have leftovers, however, you can transfer them to an airtight container and refrigerate them for up to a day. Then, all you need to do is reheat them in the air fryer until they are nice and crisp again. 
Other FAQ Suggestions:
  • What Other Kind of Meat Can I Use?  This recipe is actually a great way to put your leftover rotisserie chicken to use.
  • What Other Toppings Can I Try? You can also top the nachos with chopped tomatoes, chopped jalapeños, sour cream, green onions and even grilled corn.
  • Can I Make the Chicken Nachos Healthier? You sure can! Use a healthier variant of cheese and top the nachos with guacamole and lots of veggies to make this snack a healthier one.