Crispy, crunchy, and cheesy, these Air Fryer Bacon Cheeseburger Loaded Nachos are the perfect recipe to make for the upcoming big game! Pile everything up in the base of your air fryer, cook for 8 - 10 minutes, and you've got the perfect football snack in no time!
Nachos are my go-to for easy dinners. They are so simple to prepare, are easy to customize and can be as sinful as you want! These Bacon Cheeseburger Nachos are a combination of all of my favorite flavors that I crave during football season! So with the Big Game around the corner, I knew they'd be the perfect recipe to post on the blog! Let's make them!
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Ingredients:
- Chips - Your favorite tortilla chips (I love a blend of yellow and corn chips!)
- Beef - I recommend ground beef for this recipe, 80/20!
- Dried Seasonings - Season the ground beef with traditional burger seasonings like salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powder. (Or a burger seasoning blend makes this easy!)
- Cheese - I like to go with Colby Jack or Cheddar for this recipe!
- Bacon! - Cooked crispy bacon chopped into bits!
- Toppings - Like fresh jalapenos, red onion, pickles (we're making a "burger" people!), tomatoes, and lettuce.
- Homemade Burger Sauce - For this classic sauce, you'll need mayo, ketchup, pickle relish, yellow mustard, white vinegar, and granulated sugar.
Equipment:
- Air Fryer - We just replaced ours with a Ninja Air Fryer Pro 4-in-1. I absolutely love it! The basket is large, there are several custom settings, and it's been working great!
- Parchment Paper - for lining your air fryer basket. This will also help with lifting the nachos out of the basket. (Now, if you are using a shelf air-fryer that uses a small pan for air-frying, you will not need the parchment paper.)
- Squeeze Bottle - I prefer a squeeze bottle for the burger sauce. It helps with even distribution of the sauce across the nachos.
Steps to Prepare:
STEP 1: Prepare the Homemade Burger Sauce - Combine the mayo, ketchup, pickle relish, yellow mustard, white vinegar, and granulated sugar. Whisk or blend and pour into a squeeze bottle.
STEP 2: Cook the Beef - Brown the ground beef and season with burger seasonings. Drain and set aside.
STEP 3: Prep the Air Fryer - Line the base of your air fryer with parchment paper. Drop in a few handfuls of chips, enough to coat the bottom of the air fryer basket.
STEP 4: Time for the Sauce - Drizzle the burger sauce across the nachos.
STEP 5: More Cheese Please - Add the rest of your cheese on top of the nachos. This last handful of cheese will give you those gorgeous crispy cheese bubbles across the top!
STEP 6: Air Fry - Cook for 8 - 10 minutes on 400° in the air fryer, or until the cheese has melted and is just crisp on top.
STEP 7: Dress It Up! - Top with desired amounts of remaining red onion, jalapenos, pickles, and a light handful of lettuce. Drizzle with desired amount of remaining burger sauce and enjoy!
FAQ'S:
To cook these nachos in the oven, preheat oven to 400°, spread chips onto a baking sheet, follow all instructions and cook for 10 - 12 minutes. You won't get the layered effect this but they are just as tasty!
You can store nachos in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat them in the microwave or air fryer when you're ready to enjoy them again.
Looking for more snack ideas for The Big Game? Check out these others from the blog!
- Game Day Trail Mix (Popcorn Trail Mix)
- Bacon and Cheese Twice Baked Potato Skins
- Sweet and Spicy Crockpot Party Meatballs
I hope you enjoyed this recipe these Bacon Cheeseburger Loaded Nachos! If you try them, I would love to hear your feedback or see your work! Leave a comment or share it and tag @atoastedcrumb on all socials!
Air Fryer Bacon Cheeseburger Loaded Nachos Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ lb Ground Beef
- 1 tablespoon Dried Burger Seasoning Spice Blend
- 2 cups Tortilla Chips
- 1 cup Shredded Colby Jack Cheese
- ⅓ cup Bacon Bits
- 1 Jalapeno, sliced
- ¼ cup Red Onion, diced
- ⅓ cup Pickles
- ¼ Cup Tomatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoon Lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup Mayo
- 2 tablespoon Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Pickle Relish, minced
- 2 teaspoon Yellow Mustard
- 2 teaspoon White Vinegar
- 2 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef, seasoning with burger spice blend. Drain.
- Line an air fryer with parchment paper.
- Layer chips, ½ of the cheese, beef, bacon, ½ of the red onion, a few Jalapeno slices, and a few pickles.
- Drizzle the homemade burger sauce across the nachos.
- Add the remaining cheese.
- Air fry at 400° for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
- Top with desired amounts of remaining red onion, jalapenos, pickles, and lettuce. Drizzle with desired amount of remaining burger sauce and enjoy!
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