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Easy Air Fryer Irish Nachos

Air Fryer Irish Nachos

These Air Fryer Irish Nachos are a quick and and easy meal or appetizer. Crispy potatoes with cheese, bacon, and toppings of choice.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 small (or 3 large) russet potatoes washed and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt, pepper, garlic powder
  • 1- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup chopped bacon or bacon bits
  • 2-3 jalapenos
For the toppings
  • 2 green onions diced
  • sour cream
  • fresh chopped tomatoes or pico de gallo

Equipment

  • 1 air fryer or oven

Method
 

  1. Wash the potatoes and thinly slice.
  2. Add the potatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper, and some garlic powder to a bowl and toss to combine.
  3. Pour the potatoes onto the tray or basket of your Air Fryer and set the Air Fryer to 400 degrees F for about 15-20 minutes. Flipping the potatoes half way.
  4. Once potatoes are fork tender and crisp to your liking sprinkle with the cheese, bacon (and if you want the jalapenos cooked a bit add them, too)
  5. Place back in the Air Fryer (at 400) for about 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly.
  6. Top with the green onions, tomatoes, (fresh jalapenos if desired), and sour cream.
  7. Enjoy!
Oven Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Cook for about 15 minutes and follow same steps. Then after you add the cheese and bacon, turn the broiler to hot and pop the tray back in for a few minutes longer.