Ingredients
– ½ pound ground beef
– 1 teaspoon chili powder
– ½ teaspoon cumin
– ½ teaspoon oregano
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ¼ teaspoon pepper
– 4 cups tortilla chips (triangle or rectangle shape recommended)
– 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese blend
– 1 roma tomato, diced
– ½ bell pepper, diced
– 1 scallion, sliced
– Chopped fresh cilantro
– Sour cream for serving
– Black beans or lentils for vegan
– Plant-based cheese for dairy-free
– Gluten-free tortilla chips
Instructions
1-Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, seasoning it with 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Drain excess fat and set aside.
2-Preheat the air fryer to 320°F (160°C).
3-Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Place half of the 4 cups tortilla chips in the basket, then layer half of the 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1 diced roma tomato, ½ diced bell pepper, and the cooked ground beef over them.
4-Repeat the layers starting with the remaining chips and toppings.
5-Air fry for 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
6-Garnish with sliced scallion and chopped fresh cilantro, and serve with sour cream or other preferred toppings.
Last Step:
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📦 Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket; fill it no more than halfway for even cooking and maximum crispiness
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🔄 Layer ingredients evenly for consistent crispiness and good distribution of toppings throughout
- Prep Time: 4 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air fried
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 980
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 65