CopyCat Taco Bell Air Fryer Nachos BellGrande

Ingredients

For the nachos:
4 to 5 cups tortilla chips, restaurant-style
½ pound ground beef, 80/20
1 packet taco seasoning, or 2 tablespoons homemade
⅔ cup water
1 cup refried beans, warmed
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, shredded , or ¾ cup nacho cheese sauce
½ cup Roma tomatoes, about 1 medium tomato, diced
⅓ cup sour cream

Optional toppings:
Sliced jalapeños
Diced red onion
Chopped cilantro
Sliced black olives
Hot sauce or salsa

Directions

Brown the beef. In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks (about 6–7 minutes). Drain the fat, then add the taco seasoning and water. Simmer 3–4 minutes until the liquid reduces and the beef looks glossy.

Warm the beans. Microwave the refried beans for 45–60 seconds, stirring halfway, until loose and spreadable.

Layer the tray. Line your air fryer basket or pan with a single, slightly overlapping layer of tortilla chips. Top with small dollops of refried beans, then scatter the seasoned beef evenly across, and finish with the shredded cheese.

Air fry. Set the air fryer to 300°F and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, just until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling at the edges.

Add cold toppings. Remove from the air fryer and immediately top with dollops of sour cream, diced tomatoes, and any optional toppings. Serve right away.