Keto Nachos
Every chip is covered with cheesy toppings!
Layers and layers of gooey, melted cheese covered chips, holding toppings piled on high, make the ultimate keto nachos every time without risk burning or undercooking
12
Servings
449
Calories
37.8g
Fat
19.5g
Protein
6.6g
Net Carb
12.4g
Total Carbs
This keto nacho recipe ensures perfectly melted cheese without the tortillas chips or cheese burning. With layers of seasoned beef taco meat, olives, pico de gallo, jalapenos, and red onions, every chip is fully loaded.
Creating delicious keto nachos has never been easier with this air fryer recipe that guarantees perfectly melted cheese on every layer without burning the chips or creating mushy toppings.
Why this method is the best
- Every chip is covered with toppings – There is nothing worse than getting to a second layer of chips, only to find that all of the toppings are gone since they were piled on top leaving a plate of chips with no cheese or toppings to scoop up. The magic of this keto nacho recipe lies in the layering technique. Each layer of tortilla chips is adorned with cheese, the seasoned taco meat, and the other toppings, ensuring that every chip is fully loaded with savory goodness.
- No burnt or mushy chips – The secret to perfect nachos is to cook them in the air fryer. Making nachos in the air fryer ensures that the cheese on every layer of tortilla chips is gooey and perfectly melted, while maintaining the crispy texture of the chips without burning the chips, cheese or toppings.
- Requires no babysitting – Heating nachos in the air fryer means that you don’t have to hover around the oven to make sure the nachos aren’t burning like you would if you are heating them under the broiler. Making air fryer nachos, you can start the air fryer and walk away to make your creamy horseradish truffle sauce.
How to make keto nachos
To make keto nachos, you need three base ingredients: tortilla chips or pork rinds, shredded cheese and/or nacho cheese and toppings.
- Seasoned protein topping: Choose between flavorful beef taco meat using a homemade taco seasoning blend or make shredded chicken or pork.
- Layer down the chips: Spread a handful of chips or pork rinds in the basket of the air fryer.
- Add base nacho toppings: Sprinkle on cheese or nacho cheese sauce, seasoned protein.
- Alternate more toppings: Repeat with another layer of chips and cheese. Then add more toppings like black olives, pickled jalapenos, diced red onions and zesty pico de gallo or salsa.
- Final toppings: Lift the nachos out of the air fryer. To elevate them further, a finishing touch of fresh pico de gallo, creamy guacamole, and a homemade horseradish truffle cream sauce.
Air Fryer Nachos Recipe Video
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Beef Taco Meat Ingredients
1 tablespoon chili powder - 1 ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 lb ground beef
Keto Nacho Ingredients
- 2-3 bags (10-15oz) keto tortilla chips
- 4 cups shredded Colby Jack Cheese
- 1 cup pico de gallo, divided
- 1 small can (2.25oz) sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup pickled jalapenos
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup guacamole
Horseradish Truffle Cream Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons horseradish cream
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon truffle oil
Keto Nachos Directions
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Make taco seasoning
Add all the spices to a small bowl and mix to combine.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Quick Tip
Can make this taco seasoning in bulk by doubling or tripling the recipe and measure out two heaping tablespoons to one pound of ground beef. -
Make taco meat
Add ground beef to a skillet and cook until browned. Then stir in seasoning and 1/4 cup of water. Let simmer over low medium heat until liquid has mostly evaporated. Remove and set aside.
Ingredients
- taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 pound ground beef
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Air fryer instructions
Place a sheet of parchment paper in the basket of the air fryer. Layer down a few handfuls of chips to form a single layer. Followed by taco meat, 1 cup shredded cheese, 1/3 cup pico de gallo, half of the olives, another layer of chips, 1 cup cheese, jalapenos, onion, more chips, 1/3 cup pico de gallo, remaining olives, more chips, more meat, remaining 2 cups cheese. Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Ingredients
- 2-3 bags (10-15oz) keto chips
- 4 cups shredded Colby Jack Cheese
- 2/3 cup pico de gallo
- small can sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup pickled jalapenos
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
Quick Tip
Have parchment paper up the sides too to serve as a handle to pull out if needed. -
Oven instructions: sheet pan method
Lay down a sheet of parchement paper or aluminum foil on a large sheet pan. Layer down tortilla chips into a single layer. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over chips, followed by the seasoned beef, pico de gallo, olives, jalapenos and red onions. Top with remaining shredded cheese. Bake at 400°F for 5-6 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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Make horseradish truffle cream sauce
Mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, horseradish cream and truffle oil. Add more truffle oil to taste. Season with salt to taste.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons horseradish cream
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon truffle oil
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Final toppings
Top with remaining pico de gallo, guacamole and drizzle truffle horseradish cream sauce all over the top.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup pico de gallo
- 1/2 cup guacamole
- Horseradish truffle cream sauce
