Nachos are a classic Mexican dish that consists of tortilla crisps covered with cheese or cheese sauce. They often feature a variety of other toppings, including some meats. The latter are typically referred to as ‘loaded nachos’.

What to serve with nachos?

You can serve nachos with guacamole and salsa for added flavour and texture. Nachos also pair perfectly well with sour cream, jalapeños and refried beans. Loaded nachos are for more of a main meal than a snack, side or starter option.

Do you eat nachos with your fingers?

Nachos are very much a finger food. If you’re making nachos, you’re going to want to get stuck in straight away—and this is no time for a knife and fork! Eating nachos with your hands is considered completely acceptable, especially as you’ll have to pry apart the nachos and the oozing cheese. Tuck in!

Can I make nachos in the air fryer?

Yes! Nachos cook as well in an air fryer as they do in a conventional oven. Cooking nachos in the air fryer takes around five minutes. If you’re making loaded nachos with meat, you must make sure the meat is completely cooked beforehand so that it is safe to eat.

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Whether doused in spicy jalapeño cheese sauce or loaded with chicken or beef, nachos are the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Make your own homemade nachos today!

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How to make nacho cheese sauce

Did you receive your HelloFresh food box? If you’re not sure what to have tonight, then try nachos! To make the ultimate homemade nachos cheese sauce to accompany your Mexican feast, simply follow these easy steps:

In a pan, melt two tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in two tablespoons of flour, continuing until golden. Gradually add a cup of milk, whisking until thickened. If the cheese sauce thickens too much, try adding a splash of milk to reach your desired consistency.
Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in one cup shredded cheddar, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack, and 1/4 cup cream cheese until melted.
Mix in one teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (if desired). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Pour over your loaded cheesy nachos or add to a side dish and use as a delicious dip—the choice is yours!

How to air-fry nachos to perfection

You don’t always have to rely on a conventional oven to make the most delicious cheesy beef nachos. Did you know it’s actually super simple and easy to make bacon nachos in the air fryer?

First, layer your ingredients. Place a single layer of tortilla chips in your air fryer basket, then add your grated cheese and desired toppings (such as jalapeños and cooked ground beef) on top.
Cook at 175°C for around five minutes, continuing until the cheese has melted and is gently bubbling. If, after five minutes, your cheese hasn’t finished melting, simply pop your nachos back in the air fryer and continue to cook for another minute at a time until done.
Carefully remove your nachos from the air fryer and serve with salsa, guacamole and sour cream while still warm.

Check out some of our other air fryer recipes for more ways to get the most out of your cost-friendly kitchen appliance.

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